Damaged Coral

Impact of vessel grounding on coral colony

Glossary of Terms

Tidal range between 2m and 4m.

Super elevation of the water surface over normal surge elevation due to onshore mass transport of the water by wave action alone.

Littoral Transport Rate

The rate of transport of sedimentary material parallel or perpendicular to the shore in the littoral zone. Usually expressed in cubic metres (cubic yards) per year. Commonly synonymous with longshore transport rate.

Coastal Processes

Collective term covering the action of natural forces on the shoreline, and near shore seabed.

Reflection

The process by which the energy of the wave is returned seaward.

The transmission of waves through water.

A geographically defined area that is designed and managed to achieve specified environmental objectives.

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