Green/Clean Boating
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Pollution Reporting and Oil Spill Response
Boaters that experience or witness an oil or fuel spill can do several things to mitigate its damage to the environment.
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Clean Boating for Alaskans
The Alaska Marine Advisory Service has published a guide for clean boating that is appropriate for boaters everywhere.
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Idaho Invasive Species Prevention Program
Aquatic invasive species are a concern in the State of Idaho and efforts are underway to fund a statewide inspection program to prevent their spread.
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Alaska Clean Harbors Guidebook and Harbor GRS
Organizations interested in keeping Alaska's harbors clean and protecting the environment have crafted a guide for harbormasters and boaters to help keep things green.
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Aquatic Nuisance Species Dispersal Barrier
Natural resource agencies are cooperating to prevent passage of invasive non-indigenous fish species with an electric barrier while protecting the safety of boaters.
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Green Expedition Vessel Launched in Galapagos
Ecoventura has introduced the first green tour boat to be placed into service in the Galapagos, an environmentally sensitive World Heritage Site.
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Fishing for Litter in Scotland
Efforts are being introduced in Scotland to reduce marine debris and litter through the Fishing for Litter program.
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Clean Regatta Program Initiative
Sailing regattas can improve their stewardship of the marine waters and avoid additional governmental regulation by adopting voluntarily green sailing standards.
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Olympic Coast Marine Sanctuary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a report on the well being of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
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Reducing Excessive Boat Wake
Wakes are waves caused by a boat moving through the water. Excessive boat wakes have a negative effect on the aquatic environment.
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Hydrogen Filling Station for Ships
A group of businesses in Germany are leading a European Union effort to develop a viable commercial passenger ship that runs on hydrogen.
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Environmental Code of Practice
Practical standards and best practices are available to boating organizations interested preserving the recreational boating industry on a sustainable basis.
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The Green Blue Program
Boaters in the United Kingdom enjoy the support of an environmental stewardship organization called The Green Blue that encourages good ecological boating practices.
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Top Ten Clean Boating Tips
There are many things boaters can do to reduce the impact they have on the marine environment and become greener sailors.
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Clean Boating Effort in California
Clean boating has a friend in the California Coastal Commission with its Clean and Green Boating Campaign led by California Department of Boating and Waterways.
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Ecological Impact of Plastic Lures
Soft plastic fishing lures contribute to the marine debris problem found in lakes and oceans. There are alternatives available for soft lure baits.
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Rats! Marine Waterfront Hazards
Rats are a harmful invasive species that adversely affect boat wiring, seafood quality, ground nesting seabirds, and human health. Steps can be taken to control them.
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Green Yachting on the Horizon
Independence Green Yachts is developing a 60-foot full displacement hull trawler that is powered through use of solar panels, hydrogen generator and fuel cells.
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A Review: Green Boating
Clyde Ford identifies unique opportunities for boaters to better protect the environment and become informed advocates for marine ecosystems.
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Reduce Boat Fuel Waste
Tips to reduce your boat's fuel use and lower the trips made to the fueling dock. Reducing fuel waste is an important part of clean boating and saves money
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NOAA's Green Ship Initiative
The Green Ship Initiative is an effort to show technology used by existing work boats can be adapted to use cleaner and safer vegetable based fuel and oils.
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Ocean Awareness with Sanctuary Sam
The National Marine Sanctuary Program has launched a national ocean awareness campaign featuring "Sanctuary Sam", a California sea lion as their program representative
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International Coastal Cleanup Day
Join the Ocean Conservancy in their annual International Coastal Cleanup and do something positive to reduce marine debris.
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Marine Debris 101 for Boaters
Marine debris poses a danger to the ocean and coastal environment. Boaters can learn more about reducing maritime pollution at the NOAA Marine Debris 101 website
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Health of the Oceans Initiative
Canada announces a five-year, $61.5 million effort to improve the health of the ocean environment and economic well being of coastal communities.
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