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Coastal Management - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Very effective against erosion and flooding
      - Long lifespan
      - Protects building and roads
    - - Very expensive
      - Can look unattractive
      - Reflected waves may increase erosion at the base
  - - - Effective at reducing erosion
      - Cheaper than sea walls
      - Natural appearance
    - - Rocks may need replacing after storms
      - Expensive transport costs
  - - - Creates a larger beach
      - Reduces erosion
      - Attractive for tourism
    - - Starves beaches further down the coastline of sediment
      - Requires maintenance
  - - - Effective at reducing wave impact
      - Cheaper than sea walls
    - - Can rot or break
      - Need regular maintenance
  - - - Cheap
      - Flexible
      - Quick to build
    - - Wire cages rust over time
      - Not very attractive
  - - - Very effective
      - Reduce strong wave impact
    - - Expensive
      - Artificial appearance
  - - - Prevents landslides
      - Protects roads and homes
    - - Expensive
      - Can damage natural scenery
  - - - Reduce erosion
      - Encourage beach formation
    - - Expensive
      - May affect ecosystems and shipping
  - - - Excellent flood protection
      - Can generate electricity
    - - Extremely expensive
      - Environmental impacts
- - - - Managed retreat medium term
      - Do nothing long term
    - - Hold the line almost throughout the area/time
      - Glimpses of managed retreat throughout time
    - - Majority is do nothing long term
- - - - Natural appearance
      - Improves tourism
      - Absorbs wave energy
    - - Needs repeating regularly
      - Storms can remove material
  - - - Cheap
      - Works with natural processes
    - - Temporary solution
      - Requires maintenance
  - - - Reduce landslides
      - More natural appearance
    - - Expensive
      - Takes time
  - - - Natural and sustainable
      - Creates wildlife habitats
    - - Easily damaged by people
      - Takes time to establish
  - - - Reduces landsliodes
      - Less visible than concrete methods
    - - Expensive to install
      - Requires maintenance