Beach nourishment

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What is beach nourishment?
The addition of sand or pebbles to an existing beach to make it higher or wider. The sediment is usually dredged from the nearby seabed.
What are some advantages of beach nourishment?
Some advantages of beach nourishment are:
It is relatively cheap and easy to maintain
It looks natural and blends in with existing beach
It increases tourist potential by creating a bigger beach
What is an disadvantage of beach nourishment?
It needs constant maintenance, because of the natural processes of erosion and longshore drift
What is the cost of beach nourishment?
£300,000 for 100 metres.
What is an example of a place where beach nourishment is used?
Skegness