{"id":32145,"date":"2024-03-05T05:38:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T05:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=32145"},"modified":"2024-03-05T05:38:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T05:38:42","slug":"measures-to-curb-marine-pollution-upsc-environment-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/measures-to-curb-marine-pollution-upsc-environment-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Measures to Curb Marine Pollution &#8211; UPSC Environment Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Marine pollution occurs when substances introduced or discharged by human activities, such as industrial, agricultural, and residential waste, particulate matter, noise, excessive carbon dioxide, or invasive species, enter the water and cause adverse effects.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The primary source of this pollution (80%) is attributed to land-based activities, with a notable contribution from marine transportation.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Given that the majority of inputs originate from the land, whether through rivers, sewage, or atmospheric deposition, continental shelves are particularly vulnerable to marine pollution.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Additionally, air pollution plays a role in contaminating the oceans by transporting substances like iron, carbonic acid, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur, pesticides, and dust particles.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dd65f7942eb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dd65f7942eb\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/measures-to-curb-marine-pollution-upsc-environment-notes\/#MARINE_POLLUTION-_MITIGATION\" title=\"MARINE POLLUTION- MITIGATION\">MARINE POLLUTION- MITIGATION<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/measures-to-curb-marine-pollution-upsc-environment-notes\/#GLOBAL_INITIATIVE_%E2%80%93_TO_COMBAT_MARINE_POLLUTION\" title=\"GLOBAL INITIATIVE &#8211; TO COMBAT MARINE POLLUTION\">GLOBAL INITIATIVE &#8211; TO COMBAT MARINE POLLUTION<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/measures-to-curb-marine-pollution-upsc-environment-notes\/#Global_Programme_of_Action_GPA\" title=\"Global Programme of Action (GPA):\">Global Programme of Action (GPA):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/measures-to-curb-marine-pollution-upsc-environment-notes\/#MARPOL_Convention_1973\" title=\"MARPOL Convention (1973):\">MARPOL Convention (1973):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/measures-to-curb-marine-pollution-upsc-environment-notes\/#London_Convention_1972\" title=\"London Convention (1972):\">London Convention (1972):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/measures-to-curb-marine-pollution-upsc-environment-notes\/#Greenpeace\" title=\"Greenpeace:\">Greenpeace:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/measures-to-curb-marine-pollution-upsc-environment-notes\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Marine_Pollution\" title=\"FAQs &#8211; Marine Pollution:\">FAQs &#8211; Marine Pollution:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/measures-to-curb-marine-pollution-upsc-environment-notes\/#1_What_is_marine_pollution\" title=\"1. What is marine pollution?\">1. What is marine pollution?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/measures-to-curb-marine-pollution-upsc-environment-notes\/#2_What_are_the_primary_sources_of_marine_pollution\" title=\"2. What are the primary sources of marine pollution?\">2. What are the primary sources of marine pollution?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/measures-to-curb-marine-pollution-upsc-environment-notes\/#3_How_does_air_pollution_contribute_to_marine_pollution\" title=\"3. How does air pollution contribute to marine pollution?\">3. How does air pollution contribute to marine pollution?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/measures-to-curb-marine-pollution-upsc-environment-notes\/#4_Why_is_it_recommended_to_curtail_offshore_drilling\" title=\"4. Why is it recommended to curtail offshore drilling?\">4. Why is it recommended to curtail offshore drilling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/measures-to-curb-marine-pollution-upsc-environment-notes\/#5_How_can_agriculture_contribute_to_mitigating_marine_pollution\" title=\"5. How can agriculture contribute to mitigating marine pollution?\">5. How can agriculture contribute to mitigating marine pollution?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/measures-to-curb-marine-pollution-upsc-environment-notes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/measures-to-curb-marine-pollution-upsc-environment-notes\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MARINE_POLLUTION-_MITIGATION\"><\/span><strong>MARINE POLLUTION- MITIGATION<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is recommended to curtail offshore drilling by transitioning to renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.<\/li><li>In agriculture, the use of pesticides should be restricted, and there should be an emphasis on promoting organic farming and environmentally friendly pesticides.<\/li><li>Efforts should be directed towards sewage treatment, and exploring environmentally sustainable wastewater treatment options.<\/li><li>To prevent spills, there should be a reduction in industrial and manufacturing waste and proper containment measures in landfills.<\/li><li>Biotechnology, specifically bioremediation using specialized microbes, can be employed to treat oil spills effectively.<\/li><li>Individuals can contribute to environmental preservation by reducing their personal carbon footprint by adopting a &#8220;green&#8221; lifestyle.<\/li><li>A global convention is imperative to prohibit the use of single-use plastics, and collaborative efforts are essential to clean up the oceans.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GLOBAL_INITIATIVE_%E2%80%93_TO_COMBAT_MARINE_POLLUTION\"><\/span><strong>GLOBAL INITIATIVE &#8211; TO COMBAT MARINE POLLUTION<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Programme_of_Action_GPA\"><\/span><strong>Global Programme of Action (GPA):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Global Program of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities (GPA) is a unique intergovernmental instrument established to address land-based pollution comprehensively.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is the first global intergovernmental initiative explicitly designed to recognize the interconnectedness of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine ecosystems.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In 1995, during an intergovernmental summit in Washington, D.C., the GPA gained acceptance from 108 governments and the European Commission.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Implementation of the GPA involves collaboration among governments and various stakeholders, including international and public organizations, local communities, non-governmental organizations, and the commercial sector.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MARPOL_Convention_1973\"><\/span><strong>MARPOL Convention (1973):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The MARPOL Convention addresses ship pollution of the marine environment caused by operational or unintentional factors.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It outlines various types of maritime pollution resulting from oil, toxic liquid chemicals, packaged dangerous substances, sewage, and waste from ships.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Enacted in 1973, this convention is a significant international agreement regulating marine pollution.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"London_Convention_1972\"><\/span><strong>London Convention (1972):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The London Convention, established in 1972, aims to promote effective regulation of all sources of marine pollution.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It emphasizes taking reasonable actions to prevent the pollution of the sea from waste and other materials that are disposed of into it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Greenpeace\"><\/span><strong>Greenpeace:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Greenpeace is a non-profit organization committed to safeguarding the seas and marine life globally.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Through grassroots initiatives, it has successfully advocated for the prohibition of damaging fishing techniques.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The organization has influenced changes in fishing strategies by numerous companies, and it has played a role in establishing whale sanctuaries.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Greenpeace continues its efforts to protect the environment through activism and awareness campaigns.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Marine_Pollution\"><\/span><strong>FAQs &#8211; 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What is marine pollution?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Marine pollution occurs when substances introduced or discharged by human activities, such as industrial, agricultural, and residential waste, enter the water and cause adverse effects. This includes particulate matter, noise, excessive carbon dioxide, and invasive species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_are_the_primary_sources_of_marine_pollution\"><\/span>2. What are the primary sources of marine pollution?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The main contributors (80%) to marine pollution are land-based activities, with a significant impact from marine transportation. Inputs from rivers, sewage, and atmospheric deposition make continental shelves particularly vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_does_air_pollution_contribute_to_marine_pollution\"><\/span>3. 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