Pacific Environment’s new report exposes the hidden costs of scrubber wastewater — from severe ecological damage to serious human health risks. With the International Maritime Organization’s Pollution Prevention and Response Subcommittee meeting in London (January 27–31, 2025), we are calling for an immediate global ban on scrubber discharge into the ocean.

The report makes clear: without decisive action to end scrubber use or require cleaner distillate fuels, coastal communities, marine ecosystems and critical ocean resources will remain at risk.

Read the full report to learn why ending scrubber discharge is one of the fastest, most impactful steps we can take to protect our oceans and communities.