Publications

PUBLICACIONES Selected publications en Español

Radio PSAs 2012 - 10, 15 and 30 second PSAs highlighting results from our recent field ecological and economic research studies

Nontoxic Antifouling Strategies

• NEW! Hull Fouling Copper Tolerance Fact Sheet 2011: Fact sheet summarizing recent scientific studies on the ability of hull fouling to tolerate copper antifouling paints on boat hulls and copper pollution in harbor waters. Includes a table of both native and non-native species that the research suggests can tolerate copper.

• NEW! Balancing Management of Marina Water Quality and Invasive Hull-Fouling Species: Pertinent Scientific Findings (2011) Fact sheet summarizing research on: 1) alternative hull coatings' service life, industry capacity to apply and maintain them, and which boats are better candidates to use them; and 2) copper tolerance of hull-fouling species. 2 pp.

• NEW! To Clean or Not to Clean: Managing Fouling on Boat Hulls (2011) Fact sheet summarizing experiment to determine effects of in-water hull cleaning with California BMPs on next generation of invasive species and other fouling growth at recreational boat docks in San Diego Bay and Santa Barbara Harbor. 2 pp.

• Alternative Antifouling Strategies Sampler (2008)
  Alternatives to copper-based antifouling paints for recreational boats.

• Nontoxic Hull Coating Field Demonstration: Long Term Performance Fact Sheet (2007) Update of the 2003-2006 performances of the nontoxic coatings in our demonstration project .

• Copper-Tolerant Hull-Borne Invasive Species: Further Analysis Fact Sheet (2008) Recent research on copper tolerant invasive species and their effects on native ecosystems.

• Nontoxic Hull Coating Field Demonstration: Long Term Performance Fact Sheet (2006) Summary update from 2003-2006 of the performance of the nontoxic coatings in our demonstration project.

• Staying Afloat with Nontoxic Antifouling Strategies for Boats (2004) Results and conclusions of the nontoxic bottom coatings field demonstration from 2002 to 2003.

• DVD: Time for a Change: Alternatives to Copper-Based Boat Bottom Paint (2004)

• Nontoxic Antifouling Strategies Economic Incentives Study Fact Sheet (2004) This 2-pager reports on cost incentives for recreational boaters to switch to nontoxic antifouling strategies.

• Nontoxic Antifouling Strategies Demonstration Project Fact Sheet (2004) We placed 3 nontoxic hull coatings on a sailboat and a powerboat. For over a year, in-water hull cleaners cleaned the coatings and reported to us on coating condition, fouling growth, diver effort levels and cleaning tool types. Reports were quantified using a 5-point scale.

• Making Dollars and Sense of Nontoxic Antifouling Strategies for Boats (2003) This booklet is based on a study mandated by Senate Bill 315 on the economics of switching to nontoxic boat bottom coatings in San Diego Bay. It is a user-friendly report on how cost incentives for recreational boaters to switch to nontoxic antifouling strategies were determined by analyzing data from boat owners, boat repair yards, in-water hull cleaners and hull-coating companies.

• What You Need to Know About Nontoxic Antifouling Strategies for Boats (2002) Summary of technical information on currently available nontoxic antifouling strategies for recreational boats, copper antifouling paint policies in the U.S. and Europe and toxic effects of copper on marine life.

• Transitioning to Non-Metal Antifouling Paints On Marine Recreational Boats in San Diego Bay (2002) Incentives necessary for ensuring that nontoxic alternatives to metal-based antifouling hull coatings are used for recreational vessels. It is a data-heavy, study report that was submitted to California Department of Boating and Waterways.

• A Change is in the Wind for Antifouling Strategies and It’s Blowing Your Way! (2000, 2010) This article introduces antifouling pollution issues in San Diego Bay and our research and education projects to address them. 

Aquatic Invasive Species

• NEW! Hull Fouling Copper Tolerance Fact Sheet 2011: Fact sheet summarizing recent scientific studies on the ability of hull fouling to tolerate copper antifouling paints on boat hulls and copper pollution in harbor waters. Includes a table of both native and non-native species that the research suggests can tolerate copper.

• NEW! To Clean or Not to Clean: Managing Fouling on Boat Hulls (2011) Fact sheet summarizing experiment to determine effects of in-water hull cleaning with California BMPs on next generation of invasive species and other fouling growth at recreational boat docks in San Diego Bay and Santa Barbara Harbor. 2 pp.

• NEW! Supply-Side Capacity to Manage Invasive Fouling Species and Water Quality
  on the Coasts and Delta of California and Baja California (2011) Fact sheet summarizing conclusions from a survey of nearly 200 boating industries on the coasts of California and Baja California and in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Industry groups included marinas, harbors, yacht clubs, boat repair yards, and hull cleaning, slip liner and boat lift companies.

• NEW! Supplies, Services and Costs to Control Invasive and Other Fouling Species
  for Boats on California’s Coast, its Delta and Baja California (2011) Fact sheet summarizing average costs from a survey of nearly 200 boating industries on the coasts of California and Baja California and in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Industry groups included marinas, harbors, yacht clubs, boat repair yards, and hull cleaning, slip liner and boat lift companies.

• Rock the Boat! Balancing Invasive Species, Antifouling and Water Quality for Boats Kept in Saltwater (2007) Assist boat owners; boat maintenance, repair and coating businesses; port, harbor, marina and yacht club managers; scientists; policy makers; government agencies; and environmental organizations cooperate to prevent and control invasive species introductions from boat hulls, while protecting coastal water quality.

• White Paper: Managing Hull-Borne Invasive Species and Coastal Water Quality for California and Baja California Boats Kept in Saltwater (2006) Invasive species on hulls of pleasure craft and fishing boats and the related topics of fouling control and coastal water quality. Peer-reviewed, 150-page in-depth review of scientific literature and findings of the 2005 California workshop, Managing Hull Transport of Aquatic Invasive Species.

• White Paper Fact Sheet (2006)

• Environmental Policy Conflicts on the Horizon: Vessel Antifouling Paints, Coastal Water Quality, and Invasive Species (2006) History on the issues of coastal water quality and vessel antifouling paints and invasive species policies for vessel hulls.

• Copper-Tolerant Hull-Borne Invasive Species: Further Analysis Fact Sheet (2008) Recent research on copper tolerant invasive species and their effects on native ecosystems.

• Bilingual Poster: Stop Aquatic Invaders on Our Coast!/¡Detenga el Transporte de Especies Invasoras Acuáticas en Nuestras Costas! Problems caused by hull-borne invasive species and how to reduce the risk of transporting them on recreational boat hulls. Photographs, maps and phone numbers to report them. Poster is only available by mail. Click on the link to fill out a request form.

• Bilingual Fact Sheet: Stop Aquatic Invaders on Our Coast!/ ¡Detenga el Transporte de Especies Invasoras Acuáticas en Nuestras Costas! Based on the poster (see above), recommendations to boaters on how to reduce the hull transport of invasive species, presents photos and impacts of invasive species, and provides information on where to report them.

• Workshop Proceedings: Managing Hull Transport of Aquatic Invasive Species (2005) Workshop to educate participants, learn from them and ask for recommendations. This coordinated approach was chosen because hull transport of AIS is a complicated issue affecting commercial and recreational vessels.

General Pollution Prevention

• Clean Boating Tips (2007) Pollution prevention guide for boaters, marina, yacht club and harbor managers, and marina and boat maintenance workers.

• Clean Boating Guide (2007) Recommendations to boaters on pollution prevention practices

• Selecting Underwater and Topside Maintenance Services for Your Boat (2007, 2010) Recommendations on selecting service providers that will protect your boat and the marine environment.

• Potti-Training for Boater Program (1999, 2010) Light and humorous way to remind boaters what an effect their pollution has on the waters where they motor, sail and, yes, also fall overboard!

• Environmental Impacts of Pleasure Craft Oil Spills (1998) Focuses on what the environmental impacts of pleasure craft oil spills in Southern California are, and which pleasure craft operations should spill prevention programs be focused.

• Make Every Day a Clean Boating Day poster (1995) The 25 most important tips for preventing boating pollution. Poster is only available by mail. Click on the link to fill out a request form.

• Underwater Hull Cleaners Best Management Practices (1995, 2010)

• Boating Pollution Economics and Impacts (1995, 2010) 4-page fact sheet summarizes economic and environmental impacts of various pollutants that may be released by recreational boats.

• Marina Pollution Prevention Manual (1995)

• Sewage Pumpout Stations in San Diego (September 2010)