by kapow | Dec 4, 2018 | Coastal Conference, Latest News
Merimbula Manifesto The collective view of the forum participants was encapsulated within an overall vision (or manifesto). The manifesto highlights the need for improved communication and partnerships. To achieve this vision, three priorities were outlined for...
by kapow | Dec 2, 2018 | Authored Elsewhere, Blog
Observations from a long time marine debris collector. As with most other Australian Coastal Society members, I have been a salt water person for as long as I can remember, back to being taken to South Cronulla Beach as a two or three year old. While not academic or...
by kapow | Dec 2, 2018 | Blog, Sediments
Backbarrier flats – a relic coastal landform Many years ago in travelling across coastal Texas I encountered washover fans. These extensive sand flats occurred behind Mustang and Padre barrier islands. They are formed by hurricane-driven storm surges that flow...
by kapow | Dec 2, 2018 | Coastal Conference, Latest News
NSW 2019 Coastal Conference – Terrigal After the fantastic conference hosted by Bega Valley Shire this year, we’re sure next year’s conference in Terrigal will see the NSW Central Coast step up and show us what they can do. 28th NSW Coastal...
by kapow | Nov 19, 2018 | Blog, International
King Tides in Venice While I was holidaying in Venice with my wife Linda recently, the timing coincided with some unusually high tides bought about by a combination of high predicted tides (King Tides) and a low pressure system. The water level on this day was...