2008 Tidal Energy Paper Still Relevant to Debate

“Tidal Energy Development: Developing a conceptual framework for the integration of environmental and socio-economic impact information for management decisions, with particular reference to the lobster fishery in the upper Bay of Fundy.” By Patricia Rae Hinch. Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Marine Management at Dalhousie University Halifax, NS. August 2008. 158 pages. Although produced in 2008, this comprehensive paper provides an excellent summary of key issues, potential impacts and also presents a few ideas which might help the argument on both sides of the ongoing debate, especially as the research, discussion and recommendations presented are based on a balanced consideration of social, economic and environmental concerns.
Hinch paper on tidal energy development in the Bay of Fundy.  PDF format 1.8 MB