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Ocean disposal.
In: Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science, 2023, S. 2
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Ocean disposal ranges from dumping toxic chemicals, sewage, dredge spoils (material removed during dredging), and bilge water to accidental spills from oil tankers. Dumping of waste and dredge spoils has long been a part of the United States’ waste process, as it provides an economically viable option for disposing millions of metric tons of waste. Dumping waste into the oceans has increasingly been shown to adversely affect aquatic ecosystems and contribute to global warming. There are strict ocean disposal regulations in the United States, including theMarine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA) of 1972 and the Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1972; nevertheless, illegal ocean disposal still occurs frequently.
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Ocean disposal.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Zlotorzynski, Sandie ; Rowberg, Kathryn |
Zeitschrift: | Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science, 2023, S. 2 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2023 |
Medientyp: | Nachschlagewerk |
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