Littoral

Of or pertaining to a shore, especially of the sea. Often used as a general term for the coastal zone influenced by wave action, or, more specifically, the shore zone between the high and low water marks.

Glossary of Terms

Upstream

A long coasts with obliquely approaching waves there is a longshore (wave-driven) current. For this current one can define an upstream and a downstream direction.

Marina

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

Suspended Load

The material moving in suspension in a fluid, kept up by the upward components of the turbulent currents or by colloidal suspension.

Secchi Disk

Visibility disk (white and black, 30cm diameter) used to measure the transparency of water.

Port

A place where vessels may discharge or receive cargo; it may be the entire harbour including its approaches and anchorages, or only the commercial part of a harbour where the quays, wharves, facilities for transfer of cargo, docks, and repair shops are situated. Protection may be provided by natural or artificial features.

Permeable Groyne

A groyne with openings or voids large enough to permit passage of appreciable quantities of littoral drift through the structure.

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