Mersea Harbour is under threat from the erosion by storm wave action of Cobmarsh, Packing Marsh and Old Hall. If these natural saltmarsh wavebreaks disappear, the harbour will be exposed and eventually become unviable for moorings, oyster layings and many commercial and leisure marine activities.
There will be severe loss of habitat for vulnerable birds including the rare Little Tern as well as many animal and plant species. The harbour could disappear within the next 20-30 years. The jetty itself could be lost within 10 years!
LATEST UPDATES
The MMO Consent Application Public Notification
The Mersea Harbour Protection Trust has now applied to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) for consent for the proposed recharge under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 and the Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007 (as amended)....
read moreFinal Environmental Statement Submitted
The final Environmental Statement for the Mersea Harbour Protection Trust recharge project is now complete and has been submitted to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
read moreTrust Project to feature in two forthcoming conferences
Colchester Borough Council Sustainability Event, 11 November 2016 and the ABP Mer Habitat Creation Conference London, 17 November 2016.
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