International Green Guide to Boating
Owning a boat comes with its own set of responsibilities and as a boater, you are in a unique position to be a leader in ocean conservation.

Make An Impact
Turn everyday boating into a force for good. The International Green Guide to Boating – Best Practices for Recreational Boating offers practical steps to reduce your footprint and safeguard our waterways. Click below to download your complimentary copy and start making a difference today.
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Download The International Green Guide to Boating
As recreational boaters, you can adopt good boating practices that protect the ocean and reduce your carbon footprint. Proper handling, responsible vessel maintenance, good refueling, repair and storage habits preserve clean water and protect the animals that live in it, while keeping you and your families safe.
As a non-profit organization focused on oceanographic research and conservation – our International Green Guide to Boating offers advice, resources, and examples of what makes a green boater. It’s time to take the next step in protecting the oceans you love.
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Become a Green Boater
The International Green Guide to Boating highlights the best practices for recreational boating and raising awareness on ocean sustainability and conservation. By submitting this form, a digital version of A Green Guide to Boating will be sent to your email address listed below.
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Our Position
Every choice we make on the water leaves a mark. From fuel use to maintenance habits, our carbon footprint is part of the bigger picture of ocean health. True impact begins with the actions we take ourselves – reducing emissions, choosing sustainable options, and leading by example.
Through the SeaKeepers’ DISCOVERY Program, vessel owners can go a step further: turning their boats into platforms for science, education, and conservation. By joining or donating, you become part of a global network working to safeguard our ocean for the future.