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Term

coastal protection

Term

Steps required to prevent the erosion of the coast. The stabilisation of beaches or dunes is achieved by mechanical or vegetational means, or through erecting heavy sea walls or revetments.

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Definition source publication

United Nations. Glossary of environment statistics.

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http://esa.un.org/unsd/envmnt/default.asp

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United Nations

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Long definition

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