Copper-based, boat-bottom paints have increased dissolved copper in southern California boat basins to levels that are toxic to marine life.   Click on the above title to learn about our research and education projects and how anti-fouling policies are changing in the United States and Europe.

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Winner - 2003 Communicator Award of Distinction
and 2004 Telly Award
Exec, Producer - Leigh Johnson - Producer/Dir - Mike Poe
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  New! Publications Online from the UC Sea Grant Extension Program!   Clean boating, Nontoxic antifouling strategies, Oil spill impacts, "Potti" training & Sewage Pumpout locations, Topside & Underwater Maintenance Service Best Management Practices & More