NAMEPA and Fairfield Prep will be giving back to their community and cleaning up a beach along Long Island Sound. Marine debris is a persistent problem choking our ocean and marine life. Every piece of trash we pick up makes…
On October 1st 2020, the U.S. Senate passed, unanimously, the Save Our Seas (SOS) 2.0 Act. This bipartisan legislation was introduced by Senators, Sheldon Whitehouse (D – Rhode Island), Dan Sullivan (R – Alaska), and Bob Menendez (D – New Jersey) in an effort to address the…
Check out our Fall 2020 Newsletter! This edition included topics on sustainable energy, transparency, fostering relationships between students and ships, and upcoming events.
NAMEPA’s education and outreach team presented “Talking Trash” to local Girl Scout Troop 50440 of Newtown, CT. Participants learned about the origin of waterborne trash, how long items persist in the environment, effects on aquatic organisms and the ecosystem. After a…
As the maritime industry moves its way into the decade, the race to find ways of reaching complete decarbonization not only continues, it intensifies. Not only do those in the maritime industry have to contend with the current IMO regulations, but they also…
Micheal Garbarino: This is a question about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch since you’ve actually been there. When you enter the waters of the convergence zone, is it like entering a loose collection of plastic, or is it a very…
Check out our Special Edition Summer Newsletter! We hope you enjoy this special edition brought to you by our 2020 Interns!
Photo: Joe Hughes, CEO and President, The American Club and NAMEPA Chairman HOUSTON, TX – February 24, 2020 – Uncertainty and disruption in the maritime industry has drawn unprecedented support from corporate sponsors to The North American Marine Environment Protection…
Company Beach Cleanup Nets 328 Pounds of Trash Photo: GENCO Environment Stewardship Team (CEO John Wobensmith front row, third from right; COO Rob Hughes second row 6th from right) and NAMEPA’s Carleen Lyden Walker (second from right) As part of…
The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) has released three Public Service Announcements (PSAs) as part of its educational campaign – “Keep Your Butts OFF the Beach and Keep Your Butts in Your Car”. The PSAs include 30 and 60…