Researchers Call for Marine Zoning in the Long Island Sound
Posted on Feb 13, 2006 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Researchers Call for Marine Zoning in the Long Island Sound
Researchers at Stony Brook University’s Marine Sciences Research Center say marine zoning can help answer questions regarding the balance between commercial development and environmental and public safety. “Effective marine zoning will require scientific expertise and input from the fishing, environmental, regional planning, commercial and political communities,” they said. While noting that the Long Island Sound might not be a “good location” for the Broadwater LNG terminal, the scientists also emphasized “the future trade-off is increased use of dirtier fuels.” Their op-ed is in yesterday’s New York Times. [Free registration required]