Important resources and protected areas
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Important resources and protected areas

  7.2.3 In the designation of ballast water exchange area, Parties should consider and avoid, to the extent practicable, potential adverse impact in aquatic areas protected under national or international law, as well as other important aquatic resources including those of economic and ecological importance.

Parent topic: 7 Identification of Potential Sea Areas for Ballast Water Exchange
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