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Glossary of Terms

Nearshore

In beach terminology an indefinite zone extending seaward from the shoreline well beyond the breaker zone.

The zone which extends from the swash zone to the position marking the start of the offshore zone, typically at water depths of the order of 20m.

Breakwater

A man-made structure protecting a shore area, harbor, anchorage, or basin from waves.

Nutrients

Substances that are essential for the growth of marine organisms that perform primary production (algae, bacteria, and plants). Excess nutrients, especially nitrogen and phosphorus, can be major pollutants.

Siltation

The input of non-calcareous fine-grained sediments to the nearshore marine environment, or the settling out of fine-grained sediments on the sea floor.

The settling of fine-grained particles to the sea bottom.

Risk Analysis

Assessment of the total risk due to all possible environmental inputs and all possible mechanisms.

Sea Bags

Large sand-filled geotextile tubes used in coastal protection projects.

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