Which of the following statements is correct about the MARPOL Convention ........

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Which of the following statements is correct about the MARPOL Convention?

It is an international convention for prevention of pollution from ships

It aims to prevent the fertilizer and sewage runoff from land to ocean

It is an international agreement to protect and restore the endangered ocean species and marine animals

It aims at preventing adverse impact of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) on environment

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Explanation:

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes. The MARPOL Convention was adopted on 2 November 1973 at IMO.