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Welcome to goodmarine.com

Providing information and sharing good practice on aggregate extraction in the marine environment

This Goodmarine website provides information for those with an interest or involvement in extraction of aggregates by dredging in the marine environment. For visitors unfamiliar with the industry and its relationship with the environment, each section on potential impacts contains useful descriptions and definitions. The main aim, however, is to highlight the “good practice” that seeks to remove or minimise environmental effects. The website also provides a useful resource for the industry in relation to their plans, processes and operations. While marine habitats are not yet fully understood, there is much research in progress. Results will contribute to future improvements in regulation and dredging practices.

As the website demonstrates, there are many existing examples of good environmental practice being employed already in the UK. It is hoped that this website will increase awareness of these, improve the overall understanding of the industry, and set a benchmark for good environmental practices.

goodmarine.com has been developed under the SAMP programme administered by MIRO on behalf of the DCLG (formerly ODPM) with money from Defra's ALSF.



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