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WCC 2012 Res 092 - Activity Report

General Information
IUCN Constituent: 
5937D95E-80D7-E411-B2A4-002655853524
IUCN Constituent type: 
IUCN Member
Period covered: 
2015
Geographic scope: 
West Asia
Country/Territory: 
Iraq
In implementing this Resolution your organization has worked/consulted with...
IUCN Members: 
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Implementation
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
ActionDescription
Scientific/technical activitiesEstablishment of laboratory and research institute for monitoring and analyzing ballast water released by oil tankers in Iraqi ports with respect to invasive species
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken: 
MSC as an official research institute for monitoring and analyzing ballast water released by oil tankers in Iraqi ports. Ballast water released in thousands of tons cause the transfer of intrusive marine species, many of which are considered very dangerous to the marine environment. This is also applicable to fouling species attached to the structure of foreign tankers crossing different environments worldwide.
What challenges have you encountered in implementing this Resolution and what measures have you taken to overcome them?: 
advising to shipping operators
Identify and briefly describe what future actions are planned for the implementation of this Resolution: 
Additional Information