The marine industry has seen a lot of recent development this month. See some of the outstanding discoveries and latest boating news below.
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Orcas Mystery Solved
Since early 2022, orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar have been engaging with sailboats, sometimes causing damage by bumping rudders and keels, leading to the sinking of several vessels. Initially thought to be attracted by black anti-fouling paint, researchers found the behavior to be playful, driven by young orcas learning and mimicking each other.
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2024 Recreational Boating Statistics
The Coast Guard released it’s “2023 Recreational Boating Statistics” and the recent report reveals an 11.3% decrease in fatalities (from 636 in 2022 to 564) and a 4.9% decline in overall incidents (from 4,040 to 3,844). Non-fatal injuries also dropped by 4.3% to 2,126.
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Mercury Launches Avator 75e and 110e
Mercury Marine launched the Avator 75e and 110e electric outboards, expanding their all-electric propulsion lineup. Since the series’ 2023 debut, it has received multiple design and innovation awards, including CES Innovation and Boating Industry Top Products Awards.
Stay Tuned for our next edition featuring more of the latest boating news and marine industry announcements.
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