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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
We distinguish between “[[Sand and Gravel Extraction|sand and gravel extraction]]” and “dredging” for MSP Challenge purposes. We define the first as the extraction of materials for coastal defence or construction, while dredging is defined as having the purpose of maintaining navigability. | |||
Sedimentation may occur due to river influx and tides. Dredging sites are locations where sediment needs to be removed to enable or improve navigation. Dredging can occur periodically or sporadically. | Sedimentation may occur due to river influx and tides. Dredging sites are locations where sediment needs to be removed to enable or improve navigation. Dredging can occur periodically or sporadically. | ||
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==MSP Challenge== | ==MSP Challenge== | ||
Dredging sites can be edited and contribute to the | Dredging sites can be edited and contribute to the following pressures on the ecosystem: | ||
* [[Noise]] | |||
* [[Bottom Disturbance]] | |||
Return to [[Categories and Layers#tab=Shipping|shipping]]. | |||
=North Sea= | =North Sea= | ||
Not applicable. | Not applicable. | ||
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This layer is not available in the Adriatic Sea Edition. | This layer is not available in the Adriatic Sea Edition. | ||
<headertabs/> | =Eastern Mediterranean Sea= | ||
Not applicable. | |||
This layer is not present in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. <headertabs/> |
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