The laws ruling our oceans are definitely not ideal to avoid pollution. The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)<\/em><\/a> adopted in 1973 stipulates that “In any case, no discharge of residues containing noxious substances is permitted within 12 miles of the nearest land.” If you are interested in the laws of the sea,\u00a0read Oceans and the Law of the Sea<\/a><\/em>\u00a0by the United Nations and\u00a0watch this video What Laws Apply In International Waters?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Find all our sustainability cartoons here<\/a>. If you like our work, you can give us a tip here<\/a> or\u00a0become a patron here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nSign up for a new sustainability cartoon every other Tuesday!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]