PQBH Marina Guide 2022 v10

Studland
eco buoys
For many years campaigners have had
concerns that anchors being dropped in the
bay damages the seagrass which is home
to rare seahorses. The proposed solution
to this potentially destructive issue is an
environmentally friendly alternative
to dropping anchor.
Ten eco-moorings have now been installed at
Studland Bay in Dorset by The Seahorse Trust
and the marina group, Boatfolk.
ECO
MOORING
The moorings will be free to use, although
sailors can donate money towards the
installation of further eco-moorings in the bay,
which is a Marine Conservation Zone.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
approved the installation of the moorings and
it is hoped the new moorings will protect the
bay’s seagrass beds and its resident longsnouted
seahorse population.
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The Poole Harbour and Marina Guide 2022