oth protect from incoming waves and prevent sand from being swept away. However, they are more visually obtrusive than sea walls, and are often seen as ugly. They also inhibit water recreation and damage natural habitats for marine life.
2/27/08
Groynes and Sea Walls
These are either solid structures or piles of rubble that run perpendicular to the shore. Therefore, due to currents that run parallel to the beach, they both protect from incoming waves and prevent sand from being swept away. However, they are more visually obtrusive than sea walls, and are often seen as ugly. They also inhibit water recreation and damage natural habitats for marine life.
oth protect from incoming waves and prevent sand from being swept away. However, they are more visually obtrusive than sea walls, and are often seen as ugly. They also inhibit water recreation and damage natural habitats for marine life.
