coastal sediment transport

Coastal sediment transport involves the movement of sand, gravel, and other particles along the shoreline, driven mainly by wave action, tides, and currents. Waves erode material from the seabed or beach and deposit it elsewhere, shaping the coast over time. Tidal currents flow in and out, carrying sediments, while wind-driven waves continuously reshuffle deposits. This process helps create beaches, dunes, and coastal features, and influences shoreline stability. In essence, it's the natural process that redistributes sediments along the coast, maintaining or changing its shape based on changing ocean conditions.