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Ocean Dumping

"deliberate disposal of hazardous wastes at sea from vessels, aircraft, platforms or other human-made structures. It includes ocean incineration and disposal into the seabed and sub-seabed."

Source: United Nations, Glossary of Environment Statistics

   
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