Coastal sand dunes provide the first line of defense from storms for some of the most economically valuable and ecologically important landscapes in the world .

Newly planted vegetation on coastal sand dunes can accelerate erosion from extreme waves, a study involving researchers from the Oregon State University College of Engineering suggests.

Sand dunes on the northern coasts of Devon and Cornwall have been eroded by up to 15 meters in the past 15 years, according to new research. A study by members of the Coastal Processes Research ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Images during hurricane Hannah in 2020 show the water crashing against the sand dunes. This is a major concern to coastal research scientist as they continue to monitor ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Newly planted vegetation on coastal sand dunes can accelerate erosion from extreme waves, a study involving researchers from the Oregon State University College of Engineering ...

A new National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science-funded study found that beaches with low wave energy and little erosion are ...

In Chile, coastal construction on sand dunes raises alarm as sinkholes multiply. By Rodrigo Gutierrez. June 18, 2024 10:08 PM UTC Updated June 18, 2024 Item 1 of 3 People work on a ...

The Maine Coastal Sand Dune Restoration and Protection Fund is now open to the public. The funds are from the previous supplemental budget, granting up to $1 million dollars, to restore and ...