Environmental considerations of offshore generating stations

The environmental considerations and the supporting program of studies for the offshore nuclear generating station is described and some of the anticipated environmental effects of the plant are discussed. A large amount of on-site investigation, laboratory experiments, and analysis is being carried out as a basis for an accurate prediction of the environmental impact. Physical models of the breakwater are being tested for wave effects. An on-site ecological survey is including sampling of the marine biota on an extensive scale. A prediction of the thermal effluent release pattern is being conducted by both computer model and physical modeling. An oceanographic survey is measuring currents, temperatures, etc. Measurement of the existing natural background of radiation will be conducted. No adverse effects on the environment are predicted from studies conducted thus far.