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Marine Pollution Prevention

Pollution prevention: no sewage within 3 miles, no plastics anywhere, fueling, bilge, and fishing line practices

Pollution prevention: no sewage within 3 miles, no plastics anywhere, fueling, bilge, and fishing line practices

Boaters have a responsibility to protect water quality and marine habitats.

Never dump trash, plastics, or debris overboard. Plastics persist for decades and kill marine life through ingestion and entanglement.

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Pump-Out Station

Facility for removing sewage from boat holding tanks

MSD

Marine Sanitation Device for treating or holding sewage

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