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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Center for Maritime Safety and Health Studies promotes collaborative research to identify practical solutions that reduce the unique hazards within the maritime industries, including: Shipyards, Marine Terminals, Marine Transportation, Commercial Fishing, Aquaculture, and Seafood Processing.

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Page last reviewed: February 13, 2020
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health