Smart buoys protect Falmouth seagrass

Blue Meadows AMS off Flushing- Mylor Moorings

Source: Mylor Mooring Services

A new generation of Blue Meadows ‘smart’ buoys has been deployed in Falmouth Harbour to protect sensitive seagrass and maerl habitats from seabed scouring

Developed by Mylor Mooring Services, the buoys are designed to keep their mooring chains off the seabed without using traditional float systems, reducing environmental impact.

The project is a collaboration between Falmouth Harbour, the Ocean Conservation Trust, Mylor Mooring Services, and Cornwall Council, and raises the total number of protective markers in the area to 26.

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