Essays about: "protection of marine environment"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 27 essays containing the words protection of marine environment.

1. 11. People’s perception of seagrass ecosystems - a Step Zero analysis in establishing marine protection of seagrass around Gotland, Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Sofie Elggren; [2019]
   Keywords : Sustainable development; seagrass; ecosystem services; participation; natural resource management; Step Zero analysis;

   Abstract : The marine environment is under stress. This study will address seagrass around the island of Gotland, Sweden. Seagrass is a marine flowering plant which grows on the seabed and provide a multitude of important ecosystem services such as nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration, erosion mitigation and serve as habitats for primary fisheries. READ MORE

3. 12. Distribution of Meiofaunal biodiversity and abundance in relation to development stage of the Mangrove Forest

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologi

   Author : Matilda Hultman; [2017]
   Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

   Abstract : Mangrove ecosystems constitute a valuable economic resource harbouring a wide diversity of organisms and operating an essential provider of nutrients for adjoining marine ecosystems. The meiobenthic fauna (i.e. READ MORE

4. 13. Legal Aspects of Port State Control

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Anton Kulchytskyy; [2013]
   Keywords : contract of affreightment; flag state control; recognised organisations; flag state implementation; port access; ship’s nationality; port state jurisdiction; seafarers’ right; protection of marine environment; shipping safety; port state control; international law; Maritime law; marine insurance; undue detention; time charter parties; off-hire clause; UNCLOS; SOLAS; MARPOL; STCW; MLC; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Port state control plays a central role in maritime safety and protection of marine environment and it becomes more significant in protection of seafarers’ rights. This thesis integrates discussion and consideration of different legal aspect of PSC in order to present a comprehensive view on it. READ MORE

5. 14. Geographical and Environmental Impacts of Climate Change in the Arctic Legal Regime: Towards a Comprehensive Legal Order for Balancing Environmental Governance and International Trade & Commerce Interests

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Tafsir Matin; [2012]
   Keywords : Soft law; Hard law; Arctic Council; strict liability; absolute liability; zero-discharge policy; Commercial implications; Geographical impacts; Environmental impacts; Climate Change; Arctic States; Intercross; Balancing interests; New legal regime; Multilateral agreements; Joint contingency plans; Arctic national legislations; International Conventions.; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The thesis aims at supplementing a critique of the existing international instruments, regional responses and national legislation of the Arctic related to marine environmental protection. With this aim in view, the thesis satisfies its objective by proposing a Bipartite “Arctic Council” acting as a conglomeration of the Arctic States and the Flag States with a hybrid “Arctic treaty”, which is an interplay of international and regional response. READ MORE

6. 15. Doctrine of State Responsibility in the Law of Inter-state Marine Pollution Damage

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Tatiana Polunina; [2012]
   Keywords : Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The question of environmental protection has lately become essential due to the increased number of polluters and accidents that have occurred in recent decades. The starting point was the Torrey Canyon disaster which happened in March 1967 and exposed the entire international community to a great danger of environmental harm in general and marine pollution in particular. READ MORE