“World Ocean Day- 8th June”
“To resolve the problems of oceans and
also to save ocean water.”
• Research on oceanic pollution in
China, Indonesia, Philippines,and
India.
• Actions taken by the government
and NGOs in reducing the
pollution in these countries.
• UN’s stand on the control of
pollution.
• Effects of oceanic pollution on
climate change.
Evaluate the measures taken by
the countries in order to have
sustainable development
Answers
The day is commemorated to remind people of the importance of the oceans and the major role they play in everyday life. The day is also observed to make raise public awareness of the ocean and its resources in order to promote global ocean and resource sustainability.
Indonesia’s Citarum River, blackened by debris beyond recognition, has been dubbed the most polluted river in the world. The situation has gotten so bad that the army was recently called in to remove the plastic waste — and prevent further dumping in the waterwayImpacts on marine ecosystems
The most visible impacts of plastic debris are the ingestion, suffocation and entanglement of hundreds of marine species. Marine wildlife such as seabirds, whales, fish and turtles mistake plastic waste for prey; most then die of starvation as their stomachs become filled with plastic
i. Population Control Measures.
ii. Use of Environment Supportive Fuel.
iii. Use of Solar and Wind Energy.
iv. Recycling and Ban on Plastic Bags.
v. Pollution Tax and Fines.
vi. Use of the Input Efficient Technology.