Research by the Australian Institute of Marine Science has discovered that proposed dredging works along the WA coast could severely impact certain coral species found in local waters. Scientists from the Institute along with the Australian Research Centre of Excellence conducted laboratory tests to develop lethal and sub-lethal benchmarks for coral exposed to dredging-generated sediments [...]
Figures obtained through Senate Estimates reveal more than 112 million cubic metres – or 65 Melbourne Cricket Grounds – are proposed to be dredged from the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area, with 52 million cubic metres already approved by the Federal Government. A coalition of representatives from the fishing and tourism industries and reef [...]
For Spicer Bak at Stevens Institute of Technology, being a beach bum and a PhD candidate go hand-in-hand. That is because this Ocean Engineering graduate student studies beach erosion to better understand how to protect America’s coastlines. Coastal protection is a major topic for government agencies, ocean scientists, and beach bums around the world. It’s [...]
![Australia: Feasibility Study Into Offshore Reefs to Protect Old Bar’s Eroding Coast Nears Completion]()
The feasibility study into offshore reefs to protect Old Bar’s eroding coast should be finished within a couple of weeks. BY HELEN MANUSU (manningrivertimes) Source: manningrivertimes, September 9, 2011
![USA: Miami Port Expansion to Destroy Coral Reefs ?]()
As Miami prepares to dredge its port to accommodate supersize freighters, environmentalists are making a last-ditch effort to protect … More info: nytimes By LIZETTE ALVAREZ Source: nytimes, September 5, 2011;
![Singapore: Dredging Works off Cyrene Reefs and Jong Fairway Start]()
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore informs the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities in Singapore’s waters that dredging works off Cyrene Reefs and Jong Fairway begin. Dredging works will be carried out by the dredger, “Pandora” and which will be held in position by 4-point anchor mooring system. There will be circular [...]
![Singapore: Dredging Works Off Cyrene Reefs and Jong Fairway to Start on July 11]()
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore informs the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities in Singapore’s waters that dredging works off Cyrene Reefs and Jong Fairway begin soon. Dredging works will be carried out by the dredger,“Pandora” and which will be held in position by 4-point anchor mooring system. There will be circular safety [...]
![IADC: Facts About Dredging Around Coral Reefs (The Netherlands)]()
Coral reefs are large, long-lived bio-geological structures that include all associated marine plants and animals. Although Coral Reefs are robust and have often withstood the forces of storms, climatic change, sea level change and predators, the living elements are just a very thin veneer of delicate tissue, highly sensitive to the surrounding environment. Healthy coral reefs provide [...]
