Marine Environmental Protection Course

Objectives

• Understand the key concepts of marine environmental protection.
• Explore the impact of human activities on marine ecosystems.
• Develop strategies for preventing and mitigating marine pollution.
• Learn about international conventions and regulations on marine protection.

Content

Introduction to Marine Environmental Protection

• Overview of marine ecosystems and biodiversity
• Importance of protecting marine environments
• Major threats to marine ecosystems
• Role of marine environmental protection in global sustainability

Types of Marine Pollution

• Oil spills and chemical pollutants
• Plastic waste and microplastics
• Sewage and nutrient pollution
• Heavy metals and other toxic substances

Preventive and Mitigation Strategies

• Pollution prevention techniques in shipping and maritime activities
• Waste management practices for marine environments
• Response strategies for marine pollution incidents
• Role of technology in pollution monitoring and control

International Conventions and Regulations

• Overview of international maritime environmental laws
• MARPOL (Marine Pollution) Convention
• Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
• Regional and national marine protection policies and initiatives

DATE:

1ST BATCH: 13th – 16th May,                                       2025    

2ND BATCH: 16th – 19th Sept,                                    2025

3RD BATCH: 16th – 19th Dec,                                     2025