PPR 13/5/13: Biofouling at the intersection of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss

Submission for the International Maritime Organization’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response 13th session.

Submitted by: Friends of the Earth International, Pacific Environment and Equal Routes - a member of the Clean Shipping Coalition

This document provides information on biofouling risks pertaining to climate change, food security and cultural loss, marine environmental pollution, including underwater radiated noise and biodiversity loss. Recommendations are provided for how the legally binding framework for the control and management of ships' biofouling can ensure co-benefits to address multiple goals while upholding commitments to international law and other international agreements.