CLEAN AND GREEN BOATER'S GUIDE
Learn how to be environmentally conscious when boating
An environmentally friendly approach to boating:
Seaside Sustainability was inspired to take on this project after individual boat ownership almost doubled in recent years. Designed to add value to the Massachusetts Clean Marina Guide, published by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM), we created this supplemental guide to be used as an easy to find resource for individual boaters to make environmentally friendly decisions when operating their vessels, as well as making it more accessible to a variety of people. When used in tandem with the CZM's official guide, boaters will have more up-to-date knowledge about how boating impacts the environment and what they can do to keep the ecosystem healthy.
Derelict Fishing Gear
Old fishing gear is commonly left behind for various reasons, such as fishing line breaking, gear falling out of boats, and old materials being improperly discarded in the ocean. As a result, marine life can become entangled and injured.
Plastics Management
Plastic pollution impacts every kind of waterway, including the ocean, and presents dangers such as poisoning wildlife with harmful chemicals and injuring unsuspecting marine animals. Learn about some common forms of plastic pollution as well as ways they continue to impact the marine environment.
Coastal & Marine Ecosystems in MA
Take a deep dive into the various coastal and marine ecosystems found right in Massachusetts. This chapter discusses the ways in which these ecosystems are being negatively impacted and laws meant to protect and preserve them.
Sustainable Boat Maintenance
Boat maintenance is one of the most important things to consider when becoming a boat owner. Learn how to properly care for your vessel using sustainable methods that keep our waterways clean and healthy.
Marine Contaminants
Although plastic pollution is a major problem for marine environments, it is not the only contaminant to be concerned about. Discover three more major marine contaminants, their use in boating and marinas, and laws that regulate them.
Clean and Green Boater's Guide Chapter Summaries
Derelict Fishing Gear
Old fishing gear is commonly left behind for various reasons, such as fishing line breaking, gear falling out of boats, and old materials being improperly discarded in the ocean. As a result, marine life can become entangled and injured.
Plastics Management
Plastic pollution impacts every kind of waterway, including the ocean, and presents dangers such as poisoning wildlife with harmful chemicals and injuring unsuspecting marine animals. Learn about some common forms of plastic pollution as well as ways they continue to impact the marine environment.
Coastal & Marine Ecosystems in MA
Take a deep dive into the various coastal and marine ecosystems found right in Massachusetts. This chapter discusses the ways in which these ecosystems are being negatively impacted and laws meant to protect and preserve them.
Sustainable Boat Maintenance
Boat maintenance is one of the most important things to consider when becoming a boat owner. Learn how to properly care for your vessel using sustainable methods that keep our waterways clean and healthy.
Marine Contaminants
Although plastic pollution is a major problem for marine environments, it is not the only contaminant to be concerned about. Discover three more major marine contaminants, their use in boating and marinas, and laws that regulate them.
This guide is to be used in conjunction with the Coastal Zone Management's Clean Marina Guide.
An environmentally friendly approach to boating:
Seaside Sustainability was inspired to take on this project after individual boat ownership almost doubled in recent years. Designed to add value to the Massachusetts Clean Marina Guide, published by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM), we created this supplemental guide to be used as an easy to find resource for individual boaters to make environmentally friendly decisions when operating their vessels, as well as making it more accessible to a variety of people. When used in tandem with the CZM's official guide, boaters will have more up-to-date knowledge about how boating impacts the environment and what they can do to keep the ecosystem healthy.