Traditional solutions to estuarine flood risk management have typically involved the
implementation of static 'hard'shoreline protection structures, often at the expense of the …

Seagrass canopies are important components of the world's coastal environments providing
critical ecological services. Nearshore hydrodynamics, ie, waves and currents, are essential …

A broadly accepted paradigm is that vegetation reduces coastal dune erosion. However, we
show that during an extreme storm event, vegetation surprisingly accelerates erosion. In 104 …

Most existing analytical and numerical models to quantify wave energy attenuation attributed
to saltmarshes are based on the definition of a drag coefficient that varies with vegetation …

As the frequency and intensity of storms increase, a growing need exists for resilient shore
protection techniques that have both environmental and economic benefits. In addition to …

In this paper we demonstrate a novel framework for assessing nature-based solutions
(NBSs) in coastal zones using a new suite of numerical models that provide a virtual …

Coastal vegetation such as seagrass fields, salt marshes, and mangroves, contributes to
coastal defence by damping incoming waves. Yet, plant species differ in flexibility due to …

The flow dynamics within and immediately above an artificial plastic vegetation canopy are
measured in the field and wind tunnel. Artificial plants created from wooden dowels and …

Seagrass restoration can be promoted through the use of artificial seagrass (ASG).
However, there is no guideline for ASG design, which requires a sound understanding of the …

Many kelp aquaculture farms consist of moored arrays of long horizontal lines that grow kelp
near the water surface. Most kelp farms are deployed in the same direction of wave …