7 Foreshore and/or Seabed Disturbances

Principal Reasons for Adopting: There are many activities that take place in the CMA that destroy, damage or disturb the foreshore or seabed. While many of these activities are often economically and socially acceptable, they can have adverse effects on the environment. Adverse effects can include loss, destruction or damage of indigenous habitat, sites of historic value or significance to Maaori people, marine species, bird species, sediment transport processes, and natural character. It is recognised, however, that some activities have only minor effects.