Long Island is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including several species that are particularly sensitive to pollution and habitat degradation. As boaters, it's important to take steps to protect these species and their habitats, including investing in eco-friendly anti-fouling coatings like BARNACIDE®.
Here are just a few of the Long Island wildlife species that can benefit from the use of eco-friendly anti-fouling coatings:
Oysters:
Oysters are a keystone species in Long Island's estuaries, playing a vital role in maintaining water quality and providing habitat for other species. Unfortunately, oysters are highly sensitive to pollution and sedimentation, and their populations have declined significantly in recent years. By using eco-friendly anti-fouling coatings on boats, boaters can help reduce the amount of harmful chemicals that leach into the water and impact oysters.
Blue crabs:
Blue crabs are an important part of Long Island's coastal ecosystem, serving as both predator and prey. Like oysters, blue crabs are sensitive to pollution and habitat degradation, and their populations have declined in recent years. By using eco-friendly anti-fouling coatings, boaters can help reduce the amount of copper and other harmful chemicals in the water that can harm blue crabs and their habitat.
Striped bass:
Striped bass are a popular game fish in Long Island's estuaries and coastal waters. Unfortunately, their populations have also declined in recent years due to a combination of factors, including pollution and habitat degradation. By using eco-friendly anti-fouling coatings on boats, boaters can help reduce the amount of harmful chemicals in the water that can affect striped bass and their prey.
Diamondback terrapins:
Diamondback terrapins are a unique species of turtle that live in Long Island's salt marshes and estuaries. Like many other Long Island wildlife species, they are sensitive to pollution and habitat degradation. By using eco-friendly anti-fouling coatings, boaters can help reduce the amount of harmful chemicals in the water that can cause problems for diamondback terrapins and their habitat.
Investing in eco-friendly anti-fouling coatings like BARNACIDE® is not only a smart choice for protecting your boat hull and the environment, but it's also a way to help protect the Long Island wildlife species that call our waters home. By using these coatings, boaters can help ensure that these species continue to thrive for generations to come.
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