The City of Oceanside is testing a coastal dune restoration pilot project to help protect its beaches from erosion by ...

The development of dune fields provides consistency and protection to the coastline. Therefore, they are considered the best ...

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 ...

“Sand dunes are the first line of defense against storm waves and flooding,” says Hein. “They occur naturally along many coasts, and if degraded or absent, coastal localities build them for protection ...

Nine years ago, UC Santa Barbara researchers and collaborators faced an intriguing question: Could an urban sandy beach—typically groomed flat and stripped of vegetation—be restored with minimal ...