Cornwall alarmed by seaweed farm plans close to Padstow coast
by Steven Morris and Ben Endley from Environment | The Guardian on (#6JYWM)
Two companies are applying to build farm in 1 sq km zoned-off area off Port Quin close to Port Isaac
People who live, work and surf on one of Cornwall's most famous stretches of coastline have reacted with consternation to plans to create a large seaweed farm 600 metres from the shore.
Two companies, Biome Algae and Camel Fish, are applying to build the farm in a 1 sq km zoned-off area just off the north coast, not far from Padstow, known for being the home of the celebrity chef Rick Stein's seafood empire. It is also close to Port Isaac, where the comedy drama Doc Martin is filmed, and the popular surfing beach at Polzeath.
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