... of a (lost) migratory bird

Their programme consists of academic research, information provision and practical projects, focusing on 6 impact areas:

* Cleaning and Maintenance
* Anti-fouling and Marine Paints
* Waste Management
* Resource Efficiency
* Effects on Wildlife

The Green Blue objectives are:

* To provide more readily available information to industry and users about potential environmental impacts of recreational watersports and effective mitigation measures.
* To raise awareness of how users can purchase, maintain and use their craft and equipment in an environmentally responsible manner.
* To promote sustainable boating so that increases in participation figures and the size of the recreational marine industry are achievable while minimising environmental degradation
* To encourage the design and production of innovative environmentally friendly products, facilities and processes within the recreational marine industry
* To raise awareness of the interaction with the local environment amongst providers of marine services and amongst watersports participants
* To work with partners, authorities and managers to raise awareness and appreciation of coastal and inland water environments