Tag Archives: Environment

Boating Industry recently debuted its 2023 August/September issue, which is available to readers online. This issue of Boating Industry shines a spotlight on sustainability around the recreational marine industry. From alternative power sources – even beyond electric – to revamping the manufacturing process, our industry is poised to continue making a positive impact in sustainability. That, paired with our industry’s ...

By Wanda Kenton Smith In considering candidates for the Boating Industry Profiles in Leadership spotlight for the marine environment issue, the big catch was as crystal clear as the ocean he loves. While his name is synonymous with stunning marine art that graces everything from home goods to prints, posters, calendars, books and limited-edition canvas giclee from original art – ...

Vision Marine Technologies Inc. announced a new collaboration with 4ocean, a global cleanup operation actively removing plastic and trash from the ocean and coastlines. As a Certified Cleanup Partner, Vision Marine aims to cement its position as a trailblazer, forging an alliance that not only showcases its dedication to sustainable boating solutions but also illuminates the path for the entire ...

Last week, the leading organizations representing recreational fishing and boating in the United States urged the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to reject a petition to establish a year-round 10-knot (11 mph) vessel speed limit and other vessel-related measures in the Rice’s whale “core” habitat area in the Gulf of Mexico. The petitioners are asking NOAA to use their ...

The Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) recently announced the launch of its Boat Decontamination Database. The database provides verified diagrams and instructions to decontaminate boats to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). This collaborative effort, based on input from AIS experts from around the country, demonstrates the towed boat industry’s dedication to mitigating the threat to anyone ...

During the 2023 Emerald Coast Open, 144 competing divers removed 24,699 invasive lionfish from the Gulf of Mexico. With support from Yamaha Rightwaters as well as many local, national and international conservation-minded organizations, the annual event set records for largest lionfish (five times) as well as the number of lionfish caught in both the pre-tournament and main tournament. “The mitigation ...

On Saturday, February 18, Suzuki Marine USA will be teaming up with Miami-Dade County and the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show to clean up trash along Miami’s Rickenbacker Causeway.  As part of Suzuki’s ongoing CLEAN OCEAN PROJECT campaign, volunteers from Suzuki Marine will join county representatives and the public as they put on their gloves, roll up their sleeves ...

Mercury Marine announced the addition of five facilities to its list of zero-waste-to-landfill (ZWTL) operations. Starting in December 2022, sustainability teams at these locations across the U.S. began reporting that their months-long initiatives aimed at reducing, reusing and recycling waste materials have brought their facilities into compliance with widely accepted ZWTL standards.  The newly designated ZWTL facilities include four distribution ...

Suzuki Marine USA, LLC is deeply invested in preserving the marine environment, evidenced by its globalCLEAN OCEAN PROJECT, corporate waste-reduction and recycling efforts and coastal cleanup activities across its home state of Florida. In keeping with this vision, Suzuki Marine will be supporting the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Make A Difference Day on Saturday, October 29 from 9 to 11 ...

MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. announced that it has issued its inaugural Sustainability Report. The Company recognizes the importance of social and environmental responsibility and global sustainability, and said it is committed to making the best products in the best way possible. Among the report’s highlights are several milestones achieved: SASB and TCFD reporting: The Company utilizes the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and Task ...