![]() The fishing industry could also be impacted by bulking sampling in terms of movement and time, which according to SLR is a low impact. Secondly there is risk that sediment with heavy metals or contaminants are remobilised. Egg and/or larval development impairment and reduction of benthic bivalve filter-feeding efficiencies will also be impacted. However, the sampling method will generate sediment plumes which will inhibit phytoplankton’s photosynthetic capability and pelagic visual predators due to poor visibility. The planned bulk sampling operation would have a total footprint of approximately 48 000m2 and would be undertaken in up to 60 days over the 5-year licence period.Īccording the assessment by consulting company, SLR, the cumulative impact of the bulk sampling process is envisioned to be of very low significance. The horizontal method used a seabed crawler The vertical method utilizes a tool mounted on a drill string Two possible methods considered for the bulk sampling are: Either a vessel operated by De Beers Marine (owned by De Beers Consolidated Mines) the mv Coral Sea or a marine diamond vessel operated by Debmarine Namibia (Pty) Ltd will be used. The inshore boundary is 5km seaward of the coast while the offshore boundary is located 70-100km offshore with a total extent of 345 746 hectares.ĭe Beers propose to undertake bulk sampling activities using specialized vessels. Sea concession 6C is located off the West Coast, between Kleinsee in the north and Hondeklip Bay in the south. De Beers currently have Environmental Authorisation for a proposed exploration sampling programme. De Beers Consolidated Mines (Pty) Ltd (De Beers) has lodged an application for Prospecting Rights and Environmental Authorisation with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy to undertake offshore diamond prospecting activities in Sea Concession 6C.
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