Coastal restoration: Shifting sand — for better or worse
Taking sand from one place to save another often creates more problems — but there are ways to fix that.
Tag: beach nourishment
Video: What is beach nourishment?
This bite-sized video describes what beach nourishment involves along with its benefits and downsides.
Videos: Explaining climate-related concepts in about a minute
These 'bite-sized videos' provide short explanations of environmental terms that people regularly hear in the news.
Can the ‘sand motor’ save West Africa’s eroding coast?
As sea levels rise, engineers are using massive Dutch-inspired sand sculptures to protect shorefront settlements.
Will adding more sand to Florida’s beaches save them? Experts share why this isn’t enough
Over the last 87 years, Florida has spent at least $1.9 billion on beach nourishment.
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