Shoreline protection

Definition of Shore protection: Measures aiming at protecting, preserving or restoring the shore and the dynamic coastal landscape as well as protecting against coastline retreat to the extent possible. This is the common definition for Shore protection, other definitions can be discussed in the article

See also

• For information on shore protection measures, see articles in the categories Soft coastal interventions and Hard structures.
• The article Dealing with coastal erosion explains why we need to protect the coast and how to protect against dune erosion and structural erosion.