Oil and fuel pollution is the biggest threat to the coastline, especially with the rise in the numbers of boats as well as marinas and boatyards. Oil and fuel not only contaminates water but also poses as a great threat to the plants and sea life. There are certain methods which help reduce the oil and fuel pollution and the clean boating partnership aims to make aware the marinas and boaters about the prevention methods.
Major causes of oil and fuel pollution in the coastlines are fuel spills, engine maintenance, oil leaks, and cleanups. There is also incorrect disposal of oil filters and other such hazardous products which equally contributes to the oil and fuel pollution. Boaters and the marinas are advised by the clean boating partnership to adopt certain steps and methods to prevent oil and fuel pollution and till this time these methods have been proving beneficial to control the pollution.
The preventive methods are centered on good maintenance practices, lesser use of hazardous materials and also the proper disposal of oil filters. The marinas take measures to eliminate the fuel spills, oil leaks and improper maintenance of engines. The marinas also encourage boaters to adopt such measures that help to reduce oil and fuel pollution around the coastline.
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