Water Sports and the Environment

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1

Water Skiing Wakeboarding and Tubing

2

Hunting or Fishing From Boats

3

Diving and Snorkeling

4

Operating in the Aquatic Environment

5

Encounters with Whales and Marine Mammals

6

Aquatic Nuisance Species

7

Submersed Aquatic Vegetation

8

Locks

9

Lowhead Dams

10

Commercial Licensing

11

Boat Races and Regattas

12

Maritime Communications

13

Vessel Safety Check

14

Continuing Your Boating Education

15

Chapter Review

OPERATING IN THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT

  • Stay clear of mothers with young. Nests, dens, and rookeries are especially vulnerable to human disturbance. Never herd, chase, or separate a mother from its young or try to handle the animals.
  • Watch for sea turtles as they are vulnerable to propeller strikes when they come to the surface to breathe.
  • Report injured animals to the nearest marine patrol or rescue recovery agency
  • Don’t Feed Wild Animals!

 


   
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