• Sediment trapped within silt curtains may re-suspend and escape once these barriers are removed.
• Currents, rough weather conditions, and vessel propellers can disturb settled silt, potentially releasing concentrated sediment plumes into the wider bay.
• How will this affect water quality in Marsaskala Bay after the silt curtain is removed?
• Increased turbidity, contaminant dispersal, and reduced water clarity could impact marine ecosystems and protected habitats?
• What consequences could increased turbidity have for swimming, diving, and the public enjoyment of the bay?
• How will residents and visitors be protected from potential declines in water quality and environmental degradation in the bay?