Objectives

The research objective can be subdivided in four aspects:

description of the Flemish beach ecosystem. evaluation of known and possible effects of beach nourishment. identification of gaps in present knowledge on (1) and (2) drawing conclusions and giving advise for future research.

Supported by AWZ, Coastal Waterways Division is a.o. responsible for coastal defences and the management of beaches and dunes

General coordination: Jeroen Speybroeck Web site and databases hosted by VLIZ