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Marine Biodiversity Protection in Port Operations

Port authorities and shipping operators implement protective measures to safeguard marine ecosystems from port activities.

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Last updated: 10 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Environment/Pages/Marine-environment-protection.aspx

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