Almost 58 per cent of the coastal marine litter found could be attributed to shoreline and recreational activities, such as beach picnicking and general littering.

We wish to take this opportunity to highlight recent activities undertaken by Viet Nam in the field of oceans and the law of the sea.

These activities have had visible spin off effects in the areas of computing, testing and documentation systems, and offshore and marine activities, respectively.

To address the fact that nearly 80 per cent of the pollution in the oceans originates from land based sources, the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land based Activities was adopted in 1995.

Piracy

We have recently amended our Merchants' Shipping Act, with a view to reducing marine pollution from marine transport activities and dumping.

In the fisheries sector, a comprehensive review of the tuna industry and other offshore fishing activities would be undertaken.

Current activities

Activities of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea

Coordinate GCC Navy and coast guards including radars through the centers.

XIII. Activities of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea

Activities of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea

The Indian Ocean tsunami disaster gave further impetus to growing news coverage in recognition of the close to 1 million individuals who volunteered in support of relief efforts.

The potential vulnerability to criminal activity of assistance efforts in the wake of the recent Indian Ocean tsunami is a case in point.

E. Maritime activities and revenue charcoal, fisheries and piracy

The organization's most recent activities concentrated on tsunami aid, particularly in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

Financial and maritime activities for revenue generation

RECENT SPACE DEBRIS ACTIVITIES IN JAPAN

to enhance maritime security

The activity of foreign trade has been declining of late.

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I. RECENT INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES AGAINST CORRUPTION

Overview of activities of regional seas programmes on marine litter

The principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child have been promoted in UNRWA schools through pamphlets, posters, lectures and other activities.

Noting with satisfaction the recent entry into force of the Inter American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles and Their Habitats, which contains provisions to minimize the incidental catch of sea turtles in fishing operations,

We thank the Secretary General for his report (A 60 63), which, as usual, provides a comprehensive overview of recent and ongoing activities relating to oceans and the law of the sea.

456. An important side benefit of the recent increase in cable laying activities has been the collection of new information about seabed characteristics resulting from the bathymetric, side scan sonar and sub bottom profiling surveys, usually covering a 1,000 metre wide corridor along the cable routes.

Recently T Mall has had a sales promotion on cell phones.

Recent selected consultancies and other projects

Our species are ocean basin wide.

of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation

1. Endorses the Washington Declaration on Protection of the Marine Environment from Land based Activities and the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land based Activities

(b) Combined police, border guard, intelligence and customs operations as required

The Subcommittee noted with satisfaction the contribution of space based technologies to the recent Indian Ocean tsunami disaster relief efforts.

Most of the animals are in the oceans.

The world continues to be plagued by threats of piracy and armed robbery at sea.

1. Endorses the Washington Declaration on Protection of the Marine Environment from Land based Activities and the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land based Activities

Coastal margins are the most productive ocean environments, and approximately half of ocean productivity occurs in shallow coastal margins.

The representative of IMO provided information on recent activities, including the adoption of new instruments and progress in the development of a voluntary member State audit scheme for IMO.

Recently there has been some increase in anti cartel activity, however.

The activities of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea continue to be intensive and commendable.

Support to organized beach surveys and beach clean up activities by NGOs.

Funding was also provided for the production of a documentary film on UNSMIH activities.

(A separate note detailing these activities will be provided to the CTC Secretariat).

The following activities have been carried out since then or are mandated for the near future.