Glossary. E
Glossary. E
Deutsch: Umweltverschmutzung / Español: Contaminación ambiental / Português: Poluição ambiental / Français: Pollution de l'environnement / Italiano: Inquinamento ambientale
Environmental pollution in the maritime context refers to the contamination of oceans, seas, and coastal areas due to harmful substances and activities associated with maritime operations. This includes pollution from ships, offshore industries, ports, and marine-based human activities that degrade water quality, harm marine life, and disrupt ecosystems. Common sources of maritime pollution include oil spills, plastic waste, sewage discharge, hazardous chemicals, and air emissions from ships.
Deutsch: Umweltschutz / Español: Protección Ambiental / Português: Proteção Ambiental / Français: Protection de l'Environnement / Italiano: Protezione Ambientale
Environmental Protection in the maritime context refers to the regulatory and practical measures taken to preserve and safeguard the marine environment from pollution, degradation, and the impact of human activities. It encompasses a wide range of activities, from reducing emissions from ships to managing marine waste and protecting marine biodiversity.
Deutsch: Umweltrisiken / Español: riesgos ambientales / Português: riscos ambientais / Français: risques environnementaux / Italiano: rischi ambientali
Environmental risks in the maritime context refer to the potential adverse effects that maritime activities can have on the environment. These risks encompass pollution, habitat destruction, and the introduction of invasive species, among other impacts. Mitigating these risks is crucial to preserving marine ecosystems and ensuring the sustainability of maritime operations.
Deutsch: Umweltverträglichkeit / Español: Sostenibilidad ambiental / Português: Sustentabilidade ambiental / Français: Durabilité environnementale / Italiano: Sostenibilità ambientale
Environmental Sustainability in the maritime context refers to practices and policies that ensure marine activities do not deplete natural resources or cause long-term harm to the marine environment. It involves managing maritime operations in a way that meets current environmental, social, and economic needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This includes reducing pollution, conserving marine biodiversity, and promoting the efficient use of resources.
Equator in the maritime context refers to the imaginary line that circles the Earth, equidistant from the North and South Poles, dividing the planet into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It is defined as 0 degrees latitude. In navigation and maritime activities, the Equator is a crucial reference Point for determining location, as it serves as a baseline for measuring latitude.