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This week Eye on Wales is on Anglesey, where controversial plans for a new marina are being dusted down ahead of a change in the law.

Earlier this year mussel fishers working the Menai Strait won the final round of a lengthy legal battle against plans for a marina at Beaumaris which they argued could damage their livelihood.

The House of Lords ruled in their favour in May, apparently signalling the end of the ambitions of landowners Anglesey Council and the Crown Estate, and potential developers Anglesey Boat Company.

But the case has led to an amendment to fishery laws, due to come into effect later this month under the new Marine and Coastal Access Bill, which will open the door for the revivial of the marina proposal.

Developers Anglesey Boat Company admit they are already "dusting down" their plans and preparing to do battle once again.

They argue that there is no reason why the marina and the mussel industry can't co-exist and that their 450-berth scheme would bring much-needed jobs and income to the area.

But the mussel farmers have vowed to fight the scheme again if the application is resubmitted, saying the plan would take valuable land from them while worsening water quality in the fishery.

Eye on Wales ventures out into these disputed waters to hear the mussel fishermen's concerns about the marina scheme, and why they have done everything in their power to stop it.

In the process, presenter Peter Johnson learns how their legal victory has led to the new legislation which the shellfish association fears could have far-reaching repercussions for the fishing industry across the UK.

The programme also visits those on Anglesey who believe the marina is vital for the ailing economy of the island and hears from the council, which is facing a £300,000 legal costs bill after losing the court battle with the mussel fishermen.