Noise threat to creatures
THE site of the proposed Atlantic Array includes populations of harbour porpoise, grey seal, northern minke whale and common short-beaked dolphin, all of which enjoy protection under the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC.
The harbour porpoise and grey seal are supposed be protected by Special Areas of Conservation (SACs).
Energy company RWE admits these species are of international/national importance and high value. Cetaceans, especially harbour porpoises, are highly susceptible to noise, which can kill them.
Pile driving over 92sq miles for 72 months is likely to have a catastrophic effect on these species.
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Previous developments in Bristol Channel and off Germany have been halted by the public writing to their local MPs over this issue.
James Cole
St Thomas, Swansea
Comments
by Lunkhed
Friday, August 31 2012, 6:19PM
“I'm surprised any animals survived WWII. All those mines, torpedoes and bombs, oil spills from sunken tankers, smoke, fire, explosions. Surely all those dolphins died off - but I think the name 'common' sort of gives it away.”
by richierichard
Thursday, August 30 2012, 9:23PM
“I noticed the url will not print - can i invite you to type into a search engine ' danish energy agency follow up environmental programme 2009-2012 and you can click on links for reports on various creatures and other aspects
thanks
Rich”
by richierichard
Thursday, August 30 2012, 9:13PM
“Let me first say that I haven't decided if I am pro array or not yet but much of the negative press and opinions I see is propaganda or based very loosely on facts. The wording of this piece is careful - yes I am sure RWE admits all living creatures are important. But the articles is written in a way to suggest that they also admit sound kills them. There is no such thing in any report I have seen - only 'minor disturbances during the piling' which will have some affect undoubtedly.
Scaremongering by saying sound will kill these creatures is ridiculous - sound affects their ability to use sonar!! That would perhaps be closer to a 'fact'
Which development in Germany are you referring to - Horn's Rev in Denmark is the largest in Europe I believe (the study was done by Germans) and has a quite detailed report - its pretty wordy but from page 53 I think you may see some summaries of findings of a similar nature.
http://tinyurl.com/97yldy5
As I said before - I haven't finished making up my mind yet. But as far as I see - many of the arguments are based on the visual aspects - The picture going around from the anti campaigners is propaganda too. Due to perspective, atmosphere and curvature or the earth the actual view will be no such thing.
We should base our decisions with respect to the planet and environment, both and plants etc - not ourselves. Maybe we should use our cars less, or move closer to where we work. Or grow our own veg. Or buy fewer tv's or computers etc.
As far as I can see we have created this problem with our insatiable need for energy. I will liv with the 'eyesore' and hopefully my children can take them down when they find an alternative fuel source.
Can we please have some sensible discussion based on facts.
Thanks
Rich”