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2. Results and Discussion
As mentioned in figure 65, results of this chapter are thematic marine spatial planning maps. For
more clarity, and better display, the study area was divided into 6 maps focusing on the most
occupied areas counting: Easternmost waters (figure 66), Gulf of Annaba (figure 67), Edough
marine area (figure 68), Gulf of Skikda (figure 69), Bay of Stora (figure 70), and Bay of Collo
(figure 71). Areas that are not included in the maps are mostly empty, and undisturbed.
The data availability in the different wilayas is very imbalanced as we struggled to harmonize
activity representation. For instance, delimitation of touristic expansion zones is missing in the
wilaya of Skikda although we know of the existence of at least two in El Marsa because of the
lack of data. Another example worth mentioning is the lack of data on regulated fishing areas,
and offshore exploration zones in all the study area which will have an impact on the proper
representation of important use conflicts.
The congestion of the maps is totally normal, otherwise there wouldn‟t be a need for planning.
Many overlaps between activities are brought to light such as:
Gulf of Annaba:
The mixed-use port of Annaba‟s anchoring zone overlaps with a potential conchyliculture
area.
Edough marine area:
- The future MCPA‟s area of interest is cluttered with activities, and potentially
crossed by a maritime highway. Note that the zoning presented in the maps is not
final as the creation of the MCPA is still underway.
- Fishing shelter of Ain Barbar nearly inside the core (central) zone of the future
MCPA.
- Conchyliculture, and aquaculture zone interfering with MCPA zonation (the three
levels of protection).
- Touristic sites and expansion zones (ZEST) within the 800m, 300m, and 100m
coastal strips.
- ZEST of Oued Bougrat interfering with both buffer, and transition zones of the
future MCPA.
Bay of Stora:
The combined potential impact zone of an energy plant, the discharges of a wastewater
treatment plant, a desalination plant, and a petrochemical industrial zone, on fisheries, and on
the environment although deprived of a protection initiative so far.
Bay of Collo:
An intensive agriculture area surrounding beaches, and potentially disturbing recreational
activities.
2. Results and Discussion
As mentioned in figure 65, results of this chapter are thematic marine spatial planning maps. For
more clarity, and better display, the study area was divided into 6 maps focusing on the most
occupied areas counting: Easternmost waters (figure 66), Gulf of Annaba (figure 67), Edough
marine area (figure 68), Gulf of Skikda (figure 69), Bay of Stora (figure 70), and Bay of Collo
(figure 71). Areas that are not included in the maps are mostly empty, and undisturbed.
The data availability in the different wilayas is very imbalanced as we struggled to harmonize
activity representation. For instance, delimitation of touristic expansion zones is missing in the
wilaya of Skikda although we know of the existence of at least two in El Marsa because of the
lack of data. Another example worth mentioning is the lack of data on regulated fishing areas,
and offshore exploration zones in all the study area which will have an impact on the proper
representation of important use conflicts.
The congestion of the maps is totally normal, otherwise there wouldn‟t be a need for planning.
Many overlaps between activities are brought to light such as:
Gulf of Annaba:
The mixed-use port of Annaba‟s anchoring zone overlaps with a potential conchyliculture
area.
Edough marine area:
- The future MCPA‟s area of interest is cluttered with activities, and potentially
crossed by a maritime highway. Note that the zoning presented in the maps is not
final as the creation of the MCPA is still underway.
- Fishing shelter of Ain Barbar nearly inside the core (central) zone of the future
MCPA.
- Conchyliculture, and aquaculture zone interfering with MCPA zonation (the three
levels of protection).
- Touristic sites and expansion zones (ZEST) within the 800m, 300m, and 100m
coastal strips.
- ZEST of Oued Bougrat interfering with both buffer, and transition zones of the
future MCPA.
Bay of Stora:
The combined potential impact zone of an energy plant, the discharges of a wastewater
treatment plant, a desalination plant, and a petrochemical industrial zone, on fisheries, and on
the environment although deprived of a protection initiative so far.
Bay of Collo:
An intensive agriculture area surrounding beaches, and potentially disturbing recreational
activities.