Welcome to IMO Kids' Zone

Find out about who we are and what we are doing to protect the marine environment...

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IMO has adopted measures to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from ships...

Noise Pollution underwater can affect marine animals such as whales and dolphins which rely on sound to survive

Ships need to be built to high standards and operated safely to avoid accidents and pollution...

Many marine species have hitched a ride across the world’s oceans on ships...

Garbage at sea can come from a variety of sources including holidaymakers on the beach, fisherman, towns as well as ships and can be very harmful to marine life...

Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas are areas in the ocean that needs special protection because they are very sensitive and can be damaged by maritime activities...

"We know that when we protect our oceans we’re protecting our future"

Bill Clinton, Former US President

Find out more about The International Maritime Organization and what we do to reduce pollution and make shipping safe.

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There are lots of different types of ships that transport goods, products, commodities and people across the world's seas and oceans

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There are a number of Marine Environment Protection Agencies (MEPAs) around the world...

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