Mains Question:
Q1. The world is in the middle of an “ocean emergency”. In the light of this statement, discuss measures required to protect oceans at the national and international levels. (150 words)
Approach
- Introduction- Briefly discuss oceans and significance for the world
- Challenges faced by the world ( coastal erosion, rising sea levels, warmer and more acidic waters, marine pollution, overexploitation of fish stocks and decrease of marine biodiversity)
- International regulation
- Required measures
- Conclude accordingly