New York Sea Grant's
Marina Pollution Prevention Web Site

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Being on the water, marinas and boat clubs are also often located right next to some of the most productive and fragile habitats in the coastal zone like the wetlands shown here.  Wetlands serve as the nurseries for a variety of wildlife including finfish and shellfish.  Polluting these areas could adversely affect these important resources.  Many of the boats found in these facilities are often used for fishing.  Anything that harms fish or their habitat could diminish the boating experience and eventually reduce the demand for boating services and facilities.  Recreational boating and the businesses it supports are dependent on clean water.