Addressing Marine Pollution in the Context of the UN Ocean Decade

Authors: Jixin Liu*

DOI: 10.23880/ijoac-16000337

Volume 8, Issue 4

Abstract

The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), known as the “Ocean Decade”, represents a significant global initiative aimed at mobilising ocean science to foster sustainable development. One of the key challenges highlighted by this initiative is marine pollution, which poses severe threats to ocean ecosystems, biodiversity, and human livelihoods. Marine pollution has escalated over the past decades, primarily driven by anthropogenic activities, including plastic waste, chemical runoff, oil spills, and untreated wastewater discharges. Addressing these challenges requires not only robust scientific research but also coordinated international efforts to implement practical and long-term solutions

Keywords: Marine Pollution; Ocean Decade; Microplastics; International Cooperation

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