Regional cooperation of states on the issue of protection of the world ocean ecosystems from pollution

Abstract

© 2019, Dorma Journals. All rights reserved. The problem of pollution of the World Ocean is a source of serious concern, in view of the emergence of new methods and means of influence on its area and resources. At the same time, the need to ensure its preservation and protection is not taking into account. As a result, the balance of the World Ocean ecosystem is disrupted; its biological diversity, favorable habitats of marine biological resources, fish stocks and a lot more are reduced. Being aware of the integrity of the World Ocean system, which can be considered only in the aggregate of its components, the legal regulation of the issues of ensuring its preservation and protection should be carried out from a comprehensive perspective at all levels. The actions for the provision of international cooperation in the field of environmental research, the adoption of optimal strategy for preservation and protection of the World Ocean from pollution, the development and application of new technical means, in order to improve the quality of the environment in the interests of mankind, are of paramount importance. According to the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982), all states are interested in close cooperation on the issues of ensuring the preservation and protection of the World Ocean at all levels, both global and regional. At the same time, it is emphasized the importance of regional conventions on the protection of waters and living resources of certain seas from pollution, which complement, develop and strengthen global agreements. Regional cooperation ensures the development and implementation of its own internal standards, applicable to the given region, and mechanisms for the protection of the environment, including the marine environment. At the same time, it can enhance the effectiveness of implementation of the universal conventions provisions, as well as promote the subregional and bilateral cooperation in the achievement of a single objective of ensuring the preservation and protection of the World Ocean from pollution.