Erosion Watch Spots

Areas where the coastal environment will soon be threatened if shoreline erosion trends continue.

Glossary of Terms

A specially designed harbour with moorings for pleasure yachts and small boats.

(Also called biodiversity) - The diversity of life, often divided into three levels: genetic (diversity within species), species (diversity among species), and ecosystem (diversity among ecosystems).

Wind Rose

Diagram showing the long-term distribution of wind speed and direction.

Groundwater

Water that occupies pores and crevices in rock and soil, below the surface of the Earth. The upper limit of the groundwater is the water table, whose level varies according to the quantity of water entering and extracted from the groundwater. (See also aquifers).

Active Beach

The portion of the littoral system that is frequently (daily or at least seasonally) subject to transport by wind, waves, and currents.

The transmission of waves through water.

A geographically defined area that is designed and managed to achieve specified environmental objectives.

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Erosion Watch Spots