Focus: Environmental impacts
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Three perspectives on environmental impacts
Ecosystem-based assessment and management of human activities in marine environments is dependent on three things:
Knowing the distribution of sensitive habitats, the tolerance of these habitats to changes in environmental conditions, as well as the spatial and temporal distribution of environmental change arising from the human activity.
- What can developers do to ensure minimal environmental impact of their marine projects?
- How can contractors comply with increasingly strict environmental requirements during construction?
- How can authorities establish guidance that protects the environment without stifling economic growth?
This newsletter hopes to shed light on how we can all play a part in establishing these controlling factors and thus protect the marine environment.
Enjoy the reading!
Best regards,
Tom Foster
Executive Vice President - Regional Director - Pacific, DHI
TECH TALK VIDEO
Why are some marine species found in one place but not another?
Siti Maryann Yaakub, Senior Marine Biologist, DHI
Hydrodynamic forces such as currents and waves strongly influence how and where marine plants and animals are distributed and how different populations are connected in space and time.
Learn how a better understanding of marine connectivity allows you to manage marine habitats better – and protect the marine environment.
SUCCESS STORY
When standard dredging mitigation measures aren't enough
Facilitating a USD 1.4 billion iron ore distribution terminal in Malaysia
Challenge
Potential environmental impacts from sediment plumes due to dredging works, as well as complex site conditions, nearby sensitive receptors and requirements from authorities highlighted the client’s need for an EMMP.
Solution
We helped the client carry out a proactive EMMP alongside the dredging works, so that potential impacts could be more readily and accurately identified, as well as mitigated, as the project progressed.
Results
Meeting environmental objectives
- On time and within budget
- Successful launch of facility
EXPERT INTERVIEW SERIES
Frank Thomsen
Senior Marine Scientist
Marine Regulators and Authorities
DHI
‘Why should we care about the impact of underwater noise on marine life?’
Kayaking with killer whales, got Frank Thomsen started with marine environmental research more than 25 years ago. We asked him 12 questions to get his perspective on things.
What main concern about the future keeps you up at night?
What advice would you give to industries working in marine environment?
Which findings in your work have left the strongest impression on you?
Watch the video (or read the transcript) for Frank’s answers to these questions and more, in our 7-minute interview.
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