Factoid/2006/12/05
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Some of the Negative Effects from Jetskis
- "Most personal watercraft are powered by two-stroke engines which dump 25-30 percent of their fuel unburned into the water Studies have shown that jetskis harass waterfowl in their nesting areas, as well as marine mammals such as dolphins, seals, humpback whales, and manatees... Boaters, shoreline hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts complain that the noise from personal watercraft ruin their outdoor experience." - excerpt from the Bluewater Network web page.
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