Marine Conservation Zone possibilities
Will the sea floor occupied by the windfarms also be developed as marine habitats? Clearly, as fishing is not permitted there will this area count as a MCZ? Any barrage/tidal energy scheme should ideally incorporate a (major) road. Not only will this create industry opportunities in Dumfries and Galloway but, extended down to and across Morecambe Bay will open up the Fylde Coast similarly. Jim Mitchell
posted by I and I at
11:06
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MCZ - Marine Conservation Zone… You make a good point here by the way = thanks for the idea.
I would think that there’s a fair chance that Robin Rigg for instance should be classed as a MCZ - I’ve heard of artificial reefs and shipwreck sites providing excellent breeding grounds.
We haven’t looked yet at what a tidal barrier/reef might do to improve fishing and marine habitat, only really thought about the negative impact.
There is certainly evidence from the La Rance project to show that there could be a positive benefit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rance_tidal_power_plant
Brian Dawes - SEGL
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