The interaction of coral reefs, both chemically and physically, with the surrounding seawater
is governed, at the smallest scales, by turbulence. Here, we review recent progress in …

Coral reef islands are low-lying, wave-deposited sedimentary landforms. Using an eco-
morphodynamic framework, this review examines the sensitivity of islands to climatic and …

The world's coastal zones are experiencing rapid development and an increase in storms
and flooding. These hazards put coastal communities at heightened risk, which may …

Wave attenuation by vegetation is a highly dynamic process and its quantification is
important for understanding shore protection potential and modeling coastal hydrodynamics …

Coastal wetlands such as salt marshes and mangroves provide valuable ecosystem
services including coastal protection. Many studies have assessed the influence of plant …

While the ability of subaquatic vegetation to attenuate wave energy is well recognized in
general, there is a paucity of data from the field to describe the rate and mechanisms of …

Low-frequency (infragravity) wave dynamics on a fringing coral reef were investigated using
the numerical model XBeach (Roelvink et al., 2009). First, the skill of the model was …

Laboratory measurements reveal the flow structure within and above a model seagrass
meadow (dynamically similar to Zostera marina) forced by progressive waves. Despite being …

Vegetation-wave interactions are critical in determining the capacity of coastal salt marshes
to reduce wave energy (wave dissipation), enhance sedimentation and protect the shoreline …

Spectral energy dissipation of random waves due to salt marsh vegetation (Spartina
alterniflora) was analyzed using field data collected during a tropical storm. Wave data …