New Developments on Coastal Protection along the Belgian Coast

Beach, and particularly profile nourishment is not a universally accepted solution for coastal protection. Its cost has been criticized; its temporary remedial nature emphasized. However, no better, less expensive solution has been proposed. Let nature take its course is indeed the simplest approach but one that in many instances does not face up to economic realities. Belgium's coastline is short and its occupation is intensive. Politically and economically it cannot be left to evolve without intervention. Traditionally groins have been constructed to hold off the assault of the sea and retai... Mehr ...