Coastal Erosion
Coastal erosion is the loss or displacement of land, or the long-term removal of sediment and rocks along the coastline due to the action of waves, currents, tides, wind-driven water, waterborne ice, or other impacts of storms. The landward retreat of the shoreline can be measured and described over a temporal scale of tides, seasons, and other short-term cyclic processes. Coastal erosion may be caused by hydraulic action, abrasion, impact and corrosion by wind and water, and other forces, natural or unnatural.On non-rocky coasts, coastal erosion results in rock formations in areas where the coastline contains rock layers or fracture …
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Great Lakes United · 28 September 2024 English
Emilie has a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies with a Minor in Biology from Carleton University, a Bachelor of Education with qualifications in Intermediate and Senior Sciences from the …
complex multidisciplinary investigations on coastal erosion and flooding, risk assessments, coastal zone …
PICES: North Pacific Marine Science Organization · 22 September 2024 English
All names, views and claims expressed in this report are solely those of the authors and do not represent those of the PICES Organization, nor those of their affiliated organizations, …
biogenic structures disturbance dampening, coastal erosion prevention, coastal protection model Habitat … consumption of seafood) or indirect (e.g., coastal erosion protection, pollution filtration). “Direct … regulatory functions in the ecosystem (e.g., coastal erosion protection) but do not require direct interaction …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 18 September 2024 English
This inventory showcases the variety of nature-based solutions (NbS) projects (both completed and ongoing) being implemented in Fiji's ecosystems.
climate risk? If yes, which ones? Addresses coastal erosion and inundation (largely due to sea level rise) …
EAC: Centre d'action écologique · 11 September 2024 English
Affordable housing is primarily the responsibility of the provincial government, and municipal planners are restricted by the Municipal Government Act, but municipalities still have many tools they can and should …
areas that are vulnerable to sea level rise, coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion. The Coastal Protection …
EAC: Centre d'action écologique · 4 September 2024 English
4 | ecologyaction.ca Transit and active transportation Municipalities throughout Nova Scotia need to encourage the use of clean transportation and improve the safety, reliability and efficiency of our transportation network. …
areas that are vulnerable to sea level rise, coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion. The Coastal Protection …
BoFEP: Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership · 24 May 2024 English
Ocean and climate literacy continues to be a major focus of BoFEP, in line with the UN Decade on the Ocean and the activities of groups in Canada such as …
the most relevant being their resilience to coastal erosion, particularly with sea level rise. Salt marsh …
BoFEP: Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership · 24 May 2024 English
This year’s theme, “Tides of Change: Accelerating Conservation and Protection Efforts in Atlantic Canada’s Estuaries and Coastal Waters” was chosen to reflect the urgent need to protect and conserve our …
collect data on marine life, water quality, or coastal erosion. o For example, report any sightings of marine … conservation starts on the shore! Help control coastal erosion and plant a mix of native plants, grasses, …
Ouranos · 6 May 2024 French
Section 3 La troisième section du rapport, Impacts potentiels des changements climatiques sur la pratique de la conser- vation du patrimoine présente brièvement quelques réflexions sur les changements de la …
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Wilson Center Canada · 17 April 2024 English
are increasing the frequency and severity of flash floods in Libya, Sudan, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Climate Change ‘Hotspot’ on the Brink and Egypt.11 The MENA region has been designated …
bond, $346.7 million higher temperatures, and coastal erosion. Yet went to clean transportation initiatives … coordination among dwindling water resources, and coastal erosion national meteorology departments, according …
AUP: Athabasca University Press · 26 March 2024 English
The story of Cape Breton presents an opportunity to reflect on how industrialization and deindustrialization have shaped human experiences. Contributors capture the vital elements of a region on the rural …
and sea levels have produced high rates of coastal erosion, which threaten small communities, local economies …