coastal erosion

Trees topple as Penang’s northern coastline retreats, locals call for urgent action to curb erosion

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GEORGE TOWN, Jan 27 — Penang’s northern coastline is facing fresh challenges as spring tides continue to batter beaches, uprooting trees and worsening erosion between Batu Ferringhi and Tanjung Bungah. Spring tides, which occur when the sun, moon, and Earth align to produce higher-than-usual high tides, have allowed waves to reach further inland, accelerating damage … Read more

Will Centre’s plan to mine sand off Kerala’s coast come at a great cost? | Kerala News

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Thiruvananthapuram: Marine scientists are worried that the Centre’s plan to mine sand off Kerala’s coast could cause underwater churn, harming the ecosystem if implemented in its present form. Studies have already indicated that any impact on the seabed would lead to depleted fish stock. Despite protests against the plan, the Centre is moving ahead without … Read more