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Published:
February 5, 2006
New online atlas charts Burnham-On-Sea's
changing coastline
A
unique view of Burnham-On-Sea's ever-changing coastline is shown
in a brand new online atlas launched this week.
The
government-run service lets Web users find out more about the
materials that make up the UK's coastline.
Called
MAGIC (Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside),
the site
will help government agencies watch for environmental changes
around the UK and also assess the affects of serious marine incidents,
such as major oil spills.
Burnham's
coastline is shown as being dominated by mud, sand and shingle
- and users can zoom into the maps to pin-point detailed locations.
Since
the data is being constantly updated, the service is likely to
become a valuable resource for environmentalists watching for
any effects that dredging in the Bristol Channel may have.
The
service has cost £200,000 to develop over two years and
has been funded by several private and public sector organisations
led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and DEFRA.
A
spokesman said: "This will be an important tool for improving
how the UK plans to manage its precious natural coastal and marine
resources."
RELATED
LINKS:
MAGIC
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