Humans and Coastlines

A coastal landforms and a type of dune system that runs parallel to the mainland coast. Barrier islands. Barrier islands are long, narrow islands made of sand that protect the coast from ocean waves and storms.

A development of infrastructure along seashore. coastal development. Coastal development refers to the building and expansion of structures and facilities like roads, buildings, and ports along the coastline to support human activities.

An operation of excavating material from a water environment. Dredge. In science, dredging involves removing sediment and debris from the bottom of water bodies to maintain waterways or extract materials.