Sediment plume dispersion

Sediment plume dispersion due to sand extraction: detection and delimitation of sediment plumes with MBES The planned sustainable adaptation of the fees for sand extraction in the Belgian part of the North Sea will take into account the specific environmental impact of each extraction activity. In order to determine this objectively and scientifically based, additional and innovative research into the impact by means of sediment plumes is necessary, in particular into the range and nature of the impact. In this study, acoustic measurements are planned with the EM2040D and Norbit on board the Simon Stevin and Zeekat. In addition, water samples in the sediment plumes and continuous measurements of the sediment concentration in the water column are planned. This specific experiment with sediment plumes from sand extraction activities fits in seamlessly with the objectives of the TURBEAMS project in which VLIZ, RBINS/OD Nature and Continental Shelf Service are already working together.

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