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Why Not Hard Coastal Structures? Evidence Against Seawalls, Groynes, and Breakwaters

Seawalls, groynes and breakwaters often shift erosion downdrift rather than stopping it. The evidence on end-scour, beach loss and whole-life cost.

Category: Policy & Regulation

Tags: Hard Structures, Soft Protection, ICZM, EU Policy, Greece

Published: 2025-07-20

Why Not Hard Coastal Structures? Evidence Against Seawalls, Groynes, and Breakwaters

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