Activities
Read about the full range of our activities and programs here. (A Microsoft Word document)
Marine Science Projects Competition 2013
Click here for details of the Marine Science Projects Competition
Did you participate in Science Fair(s) individually or in a team of up to three persons, or participate in experimental science or engineering projects in 2013 involving Marine Sciences? If so, please send a project abstract of 300 words or less and a technical paper describing your project. It will be considered for special awards. Papers and abstracts will be accepted from August 1 to September 15, 2013.
Click here for a list of winners from the 2012 Marine Science Projects Competition
Photo: NAMEPA Booth
To the right is a photo of NAMEPA's booth at the Niantic Yacht Club during the Junior Olympics. Click on the image to see it larger.
Other Activities
Visit the Maritime Industry Knowledge Centre (www.maritimeindustryfoundation.com). Find out more about the maritime industry and how it works. Check out the latest industry news and quick maritime facts. See where everyday objects come from and how they get to you.
Kids Create Posters for Art Contest. Click here to see the Art Contest winners and some letters.
Marine Debris Litter poster “Do You Know Where Your Litter Is? Right Where You Left It”
A Maritime First: APL "cold-irons" ships in Oakland to clean air. May, 2011
Italy urged to set up own marine environment protection body May, 2011
Windward Islands foundation cleans up litter in 2010 and 2011. Read their 8-page report of a successful campaign. Click here to see the photos.
2009 NAMEPA's Children's Drawing Contest Finalists "Let's Change Habits, Not the Climate"
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Member Best Practices
Horizon Lines Honored with Environmental Excellence by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) at a dinner ceremony in Washington, D.C. Read about the Horizon Lines news release here. (Dec 02, 2010)
Horizon Lines is focused on the Horizon Green initiative, and is addressing four key areas: Marine Environment, Emissions, Sustainability and Carbon Offsets ( http://www.horizonlines.com/About-Horizon/Horizon-Green.aspx ).