By piling up rocks in this way, the erosion of the sand and coastline can be slowed down and even prevented. However, its appearance is rather unsightly and the cost of its installation is expensive, meaning that cheaper defences are often suggested by coastal management experts, such as gabion cages filled with stones.
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