Mangrove

A tropical tree with interlacing prop roots, confined to low-lying brackish areas.

Glossary of Terms

A diverse group of chemicals that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the food web, and pose a risk of causing adverse effects to human health and the environment. A group of twelve POPs (the "dirty dozen") have been initially selected for international action by the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS).

Geographical Information System (GIS)

Database of information which is geographically referenced, usually with an associated visualization system.

Feeder Beach

An artificially widened beach serving to nourish downdrift beaches by natural littoral currents or forces.

Surf Zone

The zone of wave action extending from the water line (which varies with tide, surge, set-up, etc.) out to the most seaward point of the zone (breaker zone) at which waves approaching the coastline commence breaking, typically in water depths of between 5 to 10m.

Littoral Transport

The movement of beach material in the littoral zone by waves and currents. Includes movement parallel (longshore drift) and sometimes perpendicular (cross-shore transport) to the shore; Also referred to as littoral drift.

Scour

The removal of underwater material by waves and currents, especially at the base or toe of a shore structure.

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