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Glossary. E
Deutsch: Umwelt / Español: Entorno / Português: Ambiente / Français: Environnement / Italiano: Ambiente /
In the maritime context, the environment refers to the natural surroundings in which ships operate, including the air, water, and land. It also includes the natural resources and ecosystems that are affected by maritime activities.
Deutsch: Umweltbelange / Español: Preocupaciones ambientales / Português: Preocupações ambientais / Français: Préoccupations environnementales / Italiano: Preoccupazioni ambientali
Environmental Concerns in the maritime context refer to the various ecological issues and impacts associated with marine activities and operations. This includes pollution, habitat destruction, overfishing, and the introduction of invasive species, which all pose significant risks to marine ecosystems. Addressing these concerns is essential for sustainable maritime operations and the protection of oceanic environments.
Deutsch: Umweltschutz / Español: Conservación ambiental / Português: Conservação ambiental / Français: Conservation de l’environnement / Italiano: Conservazione ambientale
Environmental conservation in the Maritime context refers to efforts to protect and preserve Marine ecosystems, reduce pollution, and ensure the sustainable use of Ocean resources. It involves regulatory measures, technological innovations, and International cooperation to minimize the Environmental Impact of Shipping, Fishing, Offshore industries, and coastal development.
Deutsch: Umweltzerstörung / Español: Degradación ambiental / Português: Degradação ambiental / Français: Dégradation de l'environnement / Italiano: Degradazione ambientale
Environmental degradation in the maritime context refers to the deterioration of marine ecosystems due to harmful human activities, natural disasters, or climate change. It encompasses a wide range of negative impacts on ocean and coastal environments, including pollution, habitat destruction, overfishing, and climate-related effects like ocean acidification and rising sea levels. This degradation threatens biodiversity, the livelihoods of coastal communities, and the sustainability of the maritime industry.
Deutsch: Umweltbelastung / Español: Impacto Ambiental / Português: Impacto Ambiental / Français: Impact Environnemental / Italiano: Impatto Ambientale
Environmental Impact in the maritime context refers to the effects that maritime activities have on the marine environment, including the oceans, seas, and coastal areas. It encompasses a wide range of activities and their consequences, such as shipping, fishing, offshore drilling, and marine construction.
Deutsch: Umweltmanagement / Español: Gestión ambiental / Português: Gestão ambiental / Français: Gestion environnementale / Italiano: Gestione ambientale
Environmental management in the maritime context refers to the structured and systematic approach to minimizing the environmental impact of maritime activities, including shipping, offshore oil and gas exploration, port operations, and fisheries. It involves the implementation of policies, practices, and technologies to prevent pollution, conserve marine ecosystems, and ensure compliance with international environmental regulations. Effective environmental management is essential for the sustainable operation of maritime industries while protecting the oceans and coastal environments from degradation.
Deutsch: Umweltüberwachung / Español: Monitoreo ambiental / Português: Monitoramento ambiental / Français: Surveillance environnementale / Italian: Monitoraggio ambientale
Environmental Monitoring in the maritime context refers to the systematic observation, measurement, and assessment of environmental parameters and conditions in marine and coastal areas. This process is critical for understanding the health of marine ecosystems, detecting pollution, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
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.