Marina Impact Scientific Data

As you will read below the devastation of marina’s pollution will be responsible for the death of this Haven nursery of the humpback.


Marinas disrupt natural water circulation and cause shoreline soil erosion and habitat destruction. Marinas on a daily basis wash and clean all boats and Yachts readying them for customers and tours.


Ocean Bay Contamination

The chemicals and detergents they use are highly toxic to the fragile ecosystem of the sea. Hundreds of gallons of bleach are dumped into the ocean each day as the boats are washed. This also disrupts the delicate pH balance causing overgrowths and algae blooms that suffocate, taking the oxygen out and creating invasive species in the bay to flourish. Whales and dolphins have also been found to have skin diseases due to the toxicity being dumped into the sea. The baby humpback whales that nurse from their mothers also take in a large percentage of this toxic waste during their nursing periods.



Marina Resorts, Hotels, Restaurants and Shops

These developments use deadly pesticides, insect control sprays and toxic fertilizers to enhance their properties. The constant rains of a rainforest lead to a runoff of toxic chemicals that end up in the ocean. The Abundant diversity of Wildlife that live in the surrounding jungles are also affected as their groundwater is now poisoned. The plant life and trees that the animals call home are suffocating from these toxic chemicals being used on a daily basis.



Yachts and Cruise Ships also Dump

Solid Waste, paper, food waste, glass, plastic, etc. Oily bilge water – water mixed with oily fluids such as grease and lubricants and other wastes that accumulate from sources like the engine and other mechanical sources. Ships are responsible for more than 18% of nitrogen oxides pollution, and 6% of greenhouse gas emissions depleted by the bacteria in bottom waters, a dead zone develops. This problem is exacerbated in protected coves and shallow waters, particularly during the very hot days of summer often after heavy rains that add massive amounts of runoff from all sources. Increased water temperature accelerates bacteria metabolism, activity, and growth.



Gas and Oil from Engine Maintenance, Fueling, and Deck/Bilge Water

Oil and anti-freeze are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, a family of chemicals that can cause abnormal cell development and cancer. Oil also contains other chemical components, such as zinc and sulfur, at toxic levels. Solvents are comprised of carbon compounds that are also toxic. Spills of gasoline and oil during boat fueling are common. In addition, oil, grease and other pollutants from engines, leaky fuel lines and boat deck washing can are often deposited directly into the water. While large spills are uncommon, small spills occur regularly, and this can be enough to cause impacts to the local marine environment. Most petroleum products, particularly fuel and oil, will float if spilled on water. Bilge water collects oil, grease, and other pollutants from the engine, leaky fuel lines, and the washing down of the boat deck. When gasoline gets into the bilge, a hazardous condition can develop that can lead to gas combustion and an explosion. Because bilge water is always being collected, it and the pollutants it contains, are regularly discharged to coastal waters where the fuel or oil component can harm birds and small animals, which also float or dive into the water.



Fish Waste

Bait, fish and other waste from fishing activities are often dumped overboard at marinas in large quantities. Dead fish and fish parts are colonized by bacteria leading to low oxygen zones in the water creating both life threatening conditions for wildlife and unpleasant conditions in the marina. This problem is exacerbated by hot summer days when conditions for bacteria growth are most favorable.



Invasive Species

Invasive species are non-native organisms that can be extremely harmful to an ecosystem and boating is one of the primary ways these species are transferred between water bodies. Proper boat washing and inspection are crucial in order to prevent these transfers. When boats and trailers are transported between lakes, ponds or coastal waters, there is a risk of introducing invasive species through hull fouling, entanglement, and water discharge from bilge pumps and bait buckets.



Boat Operation

Improper boat operation can destroy wildlife habitat by scouring bottom sediments, increasing turbidity (cloudiness), and damaging sensitive plant beds. Particularly in shallow waterways, propellers can hit the bottom and uproot submerged vegetation and large boat wakes can cause increased shoreline erosion.



Sound Pollution

Sound pollution is deadly to the sensitive senses of whales and as water is a carrier these vibrational frequencies disrupt the neurotransmitters of whales and are responsible for the death of Whales all over the world. When one goes under the sea the first thing they notice is the peaceful silence. This is the delicate frequencies of those that live under the sea. This marina resort will create a sonic boom of negative frequencies that will disable the very senses of animals under the sea.



Light Pollution/Photo Pollution/Luminous Pollution

Light pollution, or artificial light at night, is the excessive or poor use of artificial outdoor light, and it disrupts the natural patterns of wildlife, contributes to the increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. Birds, fish and amphibians also become confused by the presence of artificial light, which results in death due to exhaustion or collision with other birds. In addition, light pollution restricts the population of night predators, as they can only hunt in the darkness of a natural setting. Many species need darkness to survive and thrive.