Beaches, tides and waves
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Beach conservation and restoration
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Management and planning
Coastal management planning is achieved through policies and guidance for managers of coastal land and waters.
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Erosion prone areas
The erosion prone area is the width of the coast that is considered to be vulnerable to coastal erosion and tidal inundation. Read about the projected impacts of erosion up to the year 2100.
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Beach and ocean litter
There is a lot of junk floating around out there! Not only is garbage unsightly in otherwise unspoilt environments and a hazard to ships and to divers, it also poses a real threat to wildlife.
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Coastal dunes
Most beaches are backed by vegetated sand ridges called dunes, built up by dry beach sand blown inland and trapped by plants and other obstructions. As sand accumulates, the dunes become higher and wider.
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Coastal assessment studies
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Wave monitoring
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Storm tide monitoring
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Tide monitoring
Tide monitoring gauges are the same as storm tide monitoring gauges but without the cyclone proof enclosure.
Beach and dune restoration
More detailed information is available in a series of technical notes about coastal sand dunes and their management.
