PROTECTING AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS AND PREVENTING POLLUTION

What can you do?

• Reduce Underwater Noise:
• Maintain the vessels hull and machinery
• Reduce speed
• Prevent the spread of invasive species:
• Exchange ballast water responsibly
• Treat ballast water
• Regularly clean the ship’s hull and remove biofouling
• Regularly inspect and re-apply bio-fouling paint

GREEN MARINE

Founded in 2007, Green Marine’s is a voluntary effort by the shipping industry to go beyond regulations. There are currently more than 170 ship owners, port authorities, terminal and shipyard operators throughout Canada and the United States participating in the program. A pivotal element of Green Marine’s success from the outset has been the active support from environmental stakeholders, the scientific community, and governments. A significant number of the more than 90 Green Marine supporters participate in reviewing and shaping the environmental program.

2023 Performance Results

More details are available at www.green-marine.org

WHALE ALERT

Whale Alert is a citizen science app where whale sightings submitted by the public, scientists, and mariners are used to help establish speed zones and trigger alerts to mariners to be cautious of whales present in the area. This ultimately reduces the risk of collisions.

Visit www.whalealert.org to learn more.