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Audio Transcript

Protecting the environment and natural resources are important goals for the military services. For nearly 250 years, the Navy has been operating on, over, and within the world’s oceans. These waters are the home and workplace of America’s military. The Navy is committed to minimizing effects on the marine environment as it trains military personnel and tests new technologies to defend the United States and its territories, allies, and interests. 

Protecting the coastal and ocean areas of the Hawaiian Islands and California is very important to the Navy and the Navy has implemented successful environmental programs to ensure their protection.

Environmental Stewardship

The military services are committed to protecting the marine environment and actively strive to minimize potential effects from their activities at sea.

 

 

 

 

Reduce a vessel’s environmental footprint by: 

  • Consolidating plastic waste into melted disks and preparing for proper disposal ashore.
  • Maximizing energy resiliency using energy efficient best practices and technologies.
  • Managing ballast water to prevent the introduction of non-native species.
  • Using shore power when ships are in port to minimize air emissions.
  • Managing, reusing, and recycling hazardous materials.