VOICED : UK surfers battle a tide of pressure

The South Coast's tin resources are under consideration for extraction, raising concerns among surfers and environmentalists. A company proposes a new method to extract tin sustainably, but skepticism remains due to past environmental impacts. The project could start as early as 2015, but its effects on the local environment and surfing conditions are uncertain.

What is the main concern of surfers regarding the tin extraction proposal?

• It will improve the quality of the waves.

• It will make the water too cold for surfing.

• It will increase tourism in the area.

• It will damage the sandbanks that create good surfing waves.

What happened when Marine Minerals was involved in dredging in the 80s?

• The project improved the local environment.

• The project was abandoned due to environmental concerns and low tin prices.

• The project was highly profitable.

• The project was completed successfully.

What is the new method proposed by the company to extract tin?

• Hoovering up parts of the seabed and replacing most of the sediment.

• Draining the sea to access the tin.

• Using explosives to break the seabed.

• Building a dam to control water flow.

Why is there a renewed interest in extracting tin from the seabed?

• Tin is no longer used in modern technology.

• The seabed is easier to access now.

• There is a huge demand and better price for tin due to its use in electronics.

• The government is offering subsidies for tin extraction.

What is the general sentiment about the new method proposed by Marine Minerals?

• Everyone is confident it will work.

• There is skepticism that it is just a variation of an old method.

• It is expected to have no impact on the environment.

• It is believed to be completely different from past methods.