Why Do Beaches Disappear?

Some beaches are made of silky sands, and elsewhere pebbles are plentiful... But why?
07 July 2017
Presented byChris Smith.

Our coasts are constantly changing. And whilst human impact can have a significant impact… Mother Nature also plays her part, tides and storms can change a beach overnight. Continuing with Marine Month, Chris Smith spoke to Oceanographer Simon Boxall from the University of Southampton about what's driving these changes and can we prevent them?

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