Freeport marina stops using copper paint on boats, citing environmental harm

8July 8, 2015 By MELANIE DOSTIS. Special to Newsday Dante Grover stands in the boatyard of Al Grovers High and Dry Marina in Freeport on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Al Grovers High and Dry Marina stopped using copper-laced paint on the bottom of its boats because it is toxic to the marine life. (Credit: Newsday…