1.4.2 Human Activities
Seven areas where human activity may impact
on marine features were identified for study, ranging from
specific categories of activity to broad potential impacts.
They are:
- port and harbour operations,
(complete),
- recreational user interactions,
(complete),
- collecting bait and shoreline
animals, (complete),
- water quality in lagoons, (complete),
- water quality in coastal areas,
(complete),
- aggregate extraction, (in draft),
- and fisheries (complete).
These seven areas were selected on the
grounds that each includes issues that need to be considered
by relevant authorities in managing many of the marine SACs.
In each case, the existing knowledge is often extensive but
widely dispersed and needs collating as guidance for the
specific purpose of managing marine SACs.
The reports from these
studies are the result of specialist input and wide consultation
with representatives of the nature conservation, user and
interest bodies. They are aimed at staff from the relevant
authorities who jointly have the responsibility for assessing
activities on marine SACs and ensuring appropriate management.
They will also provide a valuable resource for industry,
user and interest groups who have an important role in advising
relevant authorities.
