Ocean Caraibes

Beach restoration is just one part of protecting and restoring some of the coastal erosion which has occurred on an island. It is both economically and socially important to restore and minimize future loss and preserve an island’s coastline. When erosion threatens to damage valuable infrastructure, or there is not enough beach width to accommodate the recreational needs of the local population and tourists, beach erosion control projects, such as beach restoration, can halt the erosion.

The primary focus for beach restoration is to provide protection to backshore property; to increase the recreational space along the shore, and to replicate the natural coastal processes by augmenting coastal sand budgets. During storms with elevated water levels and high waves, a wide beach performs as an effective energy absorber . The wave energy is dissipated across the surf zone and wide beach, rather than impacting the upland structures and infrastructure. The storm damage reduction benefits of beach restoration projects has been well established and can be seen in projects throughout the world.