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By Aynur Jafarova

Experts of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources will conduct educational work in the field of protection of water resources within World Maritime Day, the ministry reported on September 23.

In accordance with the action plan accepted within the Caspian week, the Ministry plans to hold round tables and coastal clean-up days on September 23-28 in Nabran, Sumgayit, Baku, Neftchala, Lankaran with the participation of citizens, local executive bodies, educational institutions, as well as inform the participants on the work done the by the Azerbaijani government with regard to the enrichment of bioresources of the Caspian sea.

The main objective of the events is to draw the attention of world community, states, and private sectors to the protection of the sea and its bioresources.

The events to be held on the occasion of World Maritime Day are aimed at the maintenance of ecological purity and durability of the sea, conservation of its resources and enlightenment of the public on the work carried out in this field.

Pursuant to the resolution approved by the UN, since 1978 last week of September has been celebrated as World Maritime Day.

During the period of World Maritime Day included in the environmental calendar, the experts of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources will inform the public on the richness of water basins and the importance of the protection of these resources.