In a recent exercise, looking at dynamics on the Balochistan coast, Pakistan, two harbours have had significant persistent challenges, overwhelming successive structural interventions. However, applying standard coastal engineering approaches, 9/10 coastal engineers would likely have suggested similar actions, as they are the obvious response when considering littoral transport. Case 1: Gaddani Harbour At Gaddani Harbour, the southwest monsoon caused prevailing eastward along

Cross-shore coastal dynamics are developed through both erosion and recovery. However, our understanding of erosion is much better than...

Undertaking coastal assessment for a coast with limited information can be challenging but is often intriguing! Evaluation of coastal dynamics for the Roe Plains, on the southern coast of Australia, has indicated the complexity of coastal and dune dynamics. Variable sand supply, alongshore controls and vegetation change, possibly due to rainfall patterns, create a layered response to changing coastal conditions.

Coastal spits, and island types such as sand cays, are examples of supply supported coast . These often have a level of retentive...

Erosion-recovery sequences are sometimes straightforward, except when they aren't!! Following the severe late May storm, we can expect...

The role of beach-dune sediment transfer is often an under-reported part of the coastal erosion-recovery sequence. While it can be hard...

Dune destabilisation, leading to blowouts and sand sheet formation, causes onshore sand transfer, which can contribute to coastal...

Natural dunes provide crucial protection roles along much of the Western Australian coast. Understanding how their structural...

Wind-blown sand drift plays an important role in dune dynamics and erosion recovery. However, the alongshore drift can provide a...

A neat illustration of nearshore features modifying coastal behaviour... Often neglected and sometimes misinterpreted, intertidal bars...

Much of the world is moving towards adaptive coastal management. Within this setting, decision-triggers need to be practical, maintain...