Detritus

The particulate, organic remains and waste of organisms. It constitutes a major food source in marine ecosystems.

Glossary of Terms

Underground fresh water that has flowed beneath the sea floor.

The line that forms the boundary between the coast and the shore. Commonly referred to as the line that forms the boundary between the land and the water (especially the water of a sea or ocean, also called the shoreline).

ENSO (El Niño/Southern Oscillation)

A cyclical, large-scale changes in atmospheric and ocean patterns in which, among other things, warm surface water in the Pacific moves further to the east than normal. (See also El Niño ).

Coastal Dunes

Dunes within the coastal upland, immediately landward of the active beach.

Stakeholders

Individuals, groups of individuals and non-governmental and government entities that have either a direct or indirect interest or claim which will, or may, be affected by a particular decision or policy.

Longshore

Parallel to and near the shoreline; Also referred to as alongshore.

Search form

You are here

Detritus