Remarks of Governor Thomas H. Kean, Ocean Pollution Press Conference, Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday, November 17, 1987

Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H. Kean, Ocean Pollution Press Conference, Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday, November 17, 1987 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor Kean unveils his 14-point plan to protect and preserve the New Jersey shore and the Atlantic ocean. The degradation of the ocean is a national problem and will require a national solution. Governor Kean also urges the creation of a coastal commission. He further mentions the International MARPOL Treaty. The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention covering the prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes, was adopted on November 2, 1973 and has been updated ay amendments through the years.