The coastal protection work enters its next phase on Southbourne Beach, Dorset, with the replacement of the damaged wooden groynes ( #51 and 52), that were built 35 years ago to reduce longshore drift. The material used is locally sourced Portland Stone rock armour, and the work is expected to be complete by February next year (weather permitting) at a cost of £800,000.
As well as slowing the erosion of the coastline, the groynes will, over time, become colonised by a range of sealife that is adapted to 'rock pool' conditions.
18-35 mm f/3.5/4.5 AF-D Nikkor. 1/200 second at f/11. +0.33EV. ISO 400.
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