UN raises the alarm over risks emissions pose to marine life

Sulphur emissions lead to acid rain which can harm crops, forests and aquatic animals. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has raised concerned over increasing ship pollution in the sea, putting marine life at heightened risk.

The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) cited marine litter and fuel pollution as major threats to survival of aquatic life.

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