Laws and Treaties
Ocean dumping is controlled by international law, including:
- The London Convention (1972) – a United Nations agreement to control ocean dumping
- MARPOL 73/78 – a convention designed to minimize pollution of the seas, including dumping, oil and exhaust pollution
Read more about this topic: Marine Debris
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