Fore Reef

The seaward side of a reef (usually coral); in places a steep slope covered with reef talus.

Glossary of Terms

Swash

The rush of water up onto the beach face following the breaking of a wave.

Also referred to as uprush or run up.

Tidal range less than 2m.

Procedures for valuing changes in environmental goods and services, whether or not they are traded in markets, by measuring the changes in the consumer or producer surpluses associated with these environmental goods.

Non-governmental Organisation (NGO)

An organisation, usually non-profit, that is not part of the central, local, or municipal government.

Gabion

Steel wire-mesh basket to hold stones or crushed rock to protect a bank or bottom from erosion. Structures composed of masses of rocks, rubble or masonry held tightly together usually by wire mesh so as to form blocks or walls. Sometimes used (although not recommended) on heavy erosion coastal areas to retard wave action.

Propogation of waves

The transmission of waves through water.

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