Kaipara tidal power turbine. 19 February 2011

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Kaipara tidal power turbine. 19 February 2011

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A shark swims towards the 'Kaipara Tidal Power Turbine' and says 'Yum! Minced snapper' as a stream of small fish pieces is blown out of the turbine. Context - The environment court has approved plans for a giant underwater power plant on the seabed of the Kaipara Harbour, north of Auckland. The plan is for up to 200 turbines being driven by tidal flow and producing enough power to run every home in Northland. But many in the Kaipara say all that power will come at a huge cost to marine life. ...

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2011

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http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23210554

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Kaipara Harbour

Related subjects

Tidal power / Hydraulic turbines / Kaipara Harbour

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