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United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea
The Dumping Ban Act
International Seabed Authority
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Tourism is the _____________ growing of the world.
fastest
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When was this treaty established?
1982
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When was this treaty established?
November 18, 1988
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Under which convention was International Seabed Authority established?
1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 1994 Agreement (Implementation of Part XI).
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List at least 3 negative effects of tourism.
•Annihilation of entire ecosystems such as mangroves •Garbage and sewage (garbage and disposal issues) •Eutrophication •Loss of oxygen in water -excessive algal bloom and disease epidemics •overexploitation of local seafood •destruction of local habitats (careless scuba diving or snorkelling) •dropping of anchors
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What is the purpose of this treaty?
This treaty conducts a comprehensive regime of law and order regarding the world’s seas and oceans.
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What is the purpose of developing this particular treaty?
To prevent sewage sludge and industrial wastes from being dumped. Their main goal: beach closures from high levels of pathogens and floatable debris washing up along New York and New Jersey beaches and strong public sentiment to end the ocean dumping in order to improve the coastal water quality.
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What type of an organisation is this?
Intergovernmental organisation
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What does all the waste that is produced by locals end up?
In the OCEAN!!!
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What was the exact date and location of the commencement of this convention?
10th December 1982 in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Why were there fines included in the law?
There were fines included in the law, because, legislators assumed that some sludge dumpers would not be able to meet the December 31, 1991 deadline.
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Where is the headquarters of Authority located?
Kingston, Jamaica
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What is the new the new trend which favours low impact tourism?
Ecotourism and cultural tourism
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How many years has this convention been ongoing for?
40 years
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Why were there fines included in the law?
There were fines included in the law, because, legislators assumed that some sludge dumpers would not be able to meet the December 31, 1991 deadline.
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Where are the meetings held?
Jamaica Conference in inner Kingston.
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Sewage can be used as reclaimed water to treat lawns. Sewage can be used as __________ water to treat lawns.
Sewage can be used as reclaimed water to treat lawns.
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What aspects does this convention cover? Give at least 2 examples
This convention governs various aspects of ocean space, some which consist of: environmental control, marine scientific research, economic and commercial activities, delimitation, and settlement of disputes as well as transfer of technology.
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Who is responsible for implementing an environmental plan?
EPA and NOAA are responsible for implementing an environmental plan.
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What areas (in reference to ocean resources) does this Authority cover/or is responsible for?
Maritime activities such as fishing, shipping to resource exploitation and environmental protection towards the ocean. (rights and responsibilities of States across the seas in the world, ranging from shorelines to ocean depths).