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Marsaskala proposed ferry

People genuinely interested in the proposed Marsaskala ferry (not the usual facebook trolls) are asking us why we are against the service as proposed.The first and major reason is the secrecy behind these plans. The government has not published any of its studies. No EIA. No study on seabed, on current. Nothing.This is the evaluation of an expert, marine biologist Prof. Alan Deidun.So...there you go. Let us start off by reading his scientific opinion. Good for Chris Bonett to read it too.Dredging is a highly disruptive and impactful activity on marine ecosystems given that it basically removes the very habitat (the seabed) on which marine communities have established themselves as well as kicking up plumes of fine sediment into the water column. These plumes normally stay suspended for a long time, with the milky-white water which results blocking light penetration into the water column and the fine sediment eventually depositing itself on underwater vegetation and sessile animals elsewhere, resulting in spill-over of impacts. This will be the death knell for the fragmented pockets of Neptune seagrass (Posidonia oceanica) present in the area, as has happened within other Maltese embayments where such works were conducted, including Marsaxlokk in connection with the Freeport development. Additional benthic species of conservation importance which might potentially be present in the area include the Mediterranean cushion coral, which normally thrives within this type of setting. Given the proposed major infrastructural works involving the dredging of the area down to a depth of 4metres and given the possible occurrence of seagrass pockets and of other marine species of conservation importance in the area, a comprehensive baseline ecological survey should be conducted and, in case Neptune seagrass is present, an Appropriate Assessment should also be conducted, in addition to the regular EIA study. The planning process, specifically the marine ecological impact assessment component, should be allowed to take its full course, in compliance with all the relevant European and national legislation, also in order to identify possible mitigation measures which could be adopted lest the project is approved. Prof. Alan Deidun, lecturer, marine biologist 1st November 2025P.S. for non experts: sessile means "permanently attached and immobile living organisms, like coral" ... See MoreSee Less

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We are in Marsaskala

With the residents.Is it worth ruining a whole bay for swimmers and fishermen to get just a projected 30 cars off the road?Where are the plans which have been kept secret.Chris Bonett, you have already ruined the lives of a number of Msidjani.Are the Skalini next?Send your 2 objections until 15 November to [email protected] quoting the following 1. Objection to PA/6645/25 – Change of use from quay area below promenade to ferry landing waiting area and construction of access ramp.2. Objection to PA/6646/25 – Dredging works at Marsaskala Bay. ... See MoreSee Less

When party lackeys are put in key posts just because of party affiliation, democracy loses.

Momentum asked Transport Malta for permit to put a 3 metre banner on a Marsa bridge.Transport Malta refused....for security reasons.Yet, when Robert Abela put his 10 metre banner on same bridge there was no security problem.Transport Malta is headed by the Joseph Muscat and PL bootlicker, Kurt Farrugia, the man of secret Azerbaijan deals fame.When the country is put in the hands of such party bootlickers....democracy loses. ... See MoreSee Less