Shipping disasters discussed at UN ocean conference
Shipping accidents off Kerala's coast just made headlines at the big United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. Kumar Sahayaraju from Friends of Marine Life spoke up about the environmental damage caused by recent incidents like MSC Elsa 3 and M.V. Wan Hai 503, urging for tougher maritime laws and real accountability.
Activist demands stricter regulations
These accidents show that current maritime rules aren't cutting it. Sahayaraju is pushing for stricter regulations and wants hazardous cargo to have tracking devices so we can prevent future disasters and protect the ocean.
Ocean protection is a global agenda
This isn't just about Kerala—ocean protection is on everyone's radar right now. The conference also highlighted new global agreements, like the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, aiming to keep our seas sustainable for the long haul.