Do you have any information in favour of legislation to protect certain water ecosystems?
A. Internationally, the UN convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS III) is the current authority on what constitutes sovereignty over the marine environment. Most of UNCLOS III policies are now part of international law. It recommends that management of coastal resources be shared among all parties that have a stake in them. Nationally and locally, legislation varies widely around the world, and is often pretty complex. You should contact local, provincial (state) and national authorities in your area to determine what laws exist to protect freshwater and marine ecosystems. Marine Parks (provincial/state and national) are becoming more common in Canada and in the USA. Certain special areas like estuaries are often protected by local authorities. National laws often try to control the overall effects of pollution. The combination of all of this complex legislation will hopefully help to protect our water ecosystems. BACK TO POLLUTION INDEX OR ANSWER FILE Definition of pollution- receiv
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