Ocean fertilization activities, other than legitimate scientific research, should not be allowed, according to a resolution adopted by Parties to the international treaties which regulate the dumping of wastes and other matter at sea. "Given the present state of knowledge, ocean fertilization activities other than legitimate scientific research should not be allowed," says the (non-binding) resolution, adopted by the Contracting Parties to the London Convention and Protocol, which met in London from 27 to 31 October 2008 (LC30/LP3). The resolution followed previous discussions by Parties to the two treaties on planned operations for large-scale fertilization of the oceans using micro-nutrients - for example, iron - to sequester carbon dioxide (CO_2).
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