Table 4.8 Overall Impact Evaluation for Marine Mammal Habitat
Evaluation
Criteria |
Discussion |
Habitat quality |
The overall habitat quality of coastal waters is
average, but the area provides a
valuable habitat for S.
chinensis |
Species |
Impacts can expected to have a deleterious affect
on S. chinensis |
Size |
The area to be affected is small |
Duration |
The duration of impact will persist during
construction and operation phases. |
Reversibility |
Habitat loss is irreversible |
Magnitude |
The scale of habitat loss is small in the context
of the surrounding similar habitats. |
Overall impact conclusion |
Medium |