KARACHI:
The damage caused to the oceans over the past few centuries is irreversible, however, people can take measures to prevent further degradation of source of water, food and oxygen.
The International Oceans Day is being observed all over the world, including Pakistan, with an aim to raise awareness regarding the protection of the Blue Seas, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Pakistan said.
According to WWF Technical Director Moazzam Ali Khan, the sea has been irreparably damaged by humans over the past few centuries, and there is hardly a way out for this catastrophe.
He said that the idea of dumping sewer, domestic and industrial waste must be stopped.
According to Moazzam Ali Khan, these seas play a vital role in Pakistan's seasons. Rainfall in the country is due to the Arabian Sea. Therefore, its protection is everyone's duty.
According to experts, Pakistan's coastline is spread over 1050km. It covers an area of 700km with Baluchistan. While 350km boundary is connected with Sindh.
Dirty oil flowing from ships and launches and the harmful factories waste channeled to the sea is a major cause of marine pollution.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 8th, 2022.