ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 DM expert Steve White [pdf, 135 KB]
...vessels berthed within a marina will be coated with antifouling compounds that, as part of their normal operation, leach biologically toxic compounds into the marine environment. Considerable research is ongoing by both paint manufacturers and environmental agencies to examine the effects of antifouling compounds and coatings with the aim of maximising the antifouling protection for vessels while simultaneously minimising adverse effects on the wider marine environment. While th...