Suzuki Marine USA recently joined forces with representatives of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Suzuki Marine Thailand and the Royal Thai Navy to release newly hatched baby sea turtles into their native ocean habitat.
Suzukiâs Clean Ocean Project
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May 14, 2021
Suzuki Motor of America continues to test its microplastics collecting system at U.S. Marine Technical Center in Panama City, Fla. The company is expanding testing and data collection with local environmental organizations, boatbuilders and fishing guides.
The device is part of Suzuki’s Clean Ocean Project, an effort to reduce plastic waste in the marine environment. “Suzuki is applying its technical expertise, resources and manpower to help make a positive impact for aquatic environments worldwide,” the company
The system is designed for its outboards of 40 hp and higher. Installed under the cowling, the device filters cooling water as it passes through, collecting plastics and other pollutants. The cleaned water is then returned to the sea. A filter element is designed to be cleaned and reused, and a built-in bypass is said to prevent filter clogging or impeding other engine functions.