Sedimentation and meso-scale foreshore dynamics in the vicinity of a tropical estuary mouth, Central West Coast of India: Implications for shoreline management

Key Points

• Sedimentation significantly affects shoreline stability and ecosystem health, revealing important dynamics.
• Key evidence shows substantial sediment deposits influencing foreshore characteristics in estuarine areas.
• Observational analysis focused on sedimentation and meso-scale dynamics at an estuary mouth in Central West Coast of India.
• Findings support the need for improved shoreline management strategies to protect coastal ecosystems.