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Art.1 |
Article 1 |
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Art.1.1 |
1. For the purposes of this Convention, the Mediterranean Sea area shall mean the maritime waters of the Mediterranean Sea proper, including its gulfs and seas, bounded to the west by the meridian passing through Cape Spartel lighthouse, at the entrance of the Straits of Gibraltar, and to the east by the southern limits of the Straits of the Dardanelles between the Mehmetcik and Kumkale lighthouses. |
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Art.1.2 |
2. Except as may be otherwise provided in any Protocol to this Convention, the Mediterranean Sea area shall not include internal waters of the Contracting Parties. |
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Art.2 |
Article 2 |
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Art.2.1x |
For the purposes of this Convention: |
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Art.2.1x.a |
(a) 'Pollution' means the introduction by man, directly or indirectly, of substances or energy into the marine environment resulting in such deleterious effects as harm to living resources, hazards to human health, hindrance to marine activities including fishing, impairment of quality for use of sea water and reduction of amenities. |
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Art.2.1x.b |
(b) 'Organization' means the body designated as responsible for carrying out secretariat functions pursuant to Article 13 of this Convention. |
