It has been estimated that every year, a mean of 340 tonnes of copper (from antifouling) and 900 tonnes of zinc (from anodes) is released into UK coastal waters from recreational vessels (article 1 below). Almost all antifouling paints in current use contain copper (along with a range of other substances) as the primary biocide,Continue reading “Metals in the Marine Environment”
Turning the tide on pollution in our harbours
Clean Harbours Partnership 