Coastline

Illustration of two-dimensional coastline base of gradient from catchment to river to nearshore and offshore reefs

Illustration of two-dimensional coastline base with clastic and carbonate sediments

Illustration of 2-dimensional coastline base of a closed estuary with nearshore reefs

Illustration of coastline base from dunes to open ocean

Illustration of coastline base gradient from deep reef to shallow reef, exposed sand, protected sand, and estuary

Illustration of coastline base with gradual 5 degree slope

Illustration of coastline base with intertidal zone

Illustration of a 2D coastline with nearshore reef

Illustration of coastline base with open estuary and nearshore reef

Illustration of coastline base with receding shoreline

Illustration of a 2D coastline with saltwedge

Illustration of coastline base with sand dune system gradient from sea level to berm, frontal dune, and inner barrier system

Illustration of coastline base with sand dune gradient from sea level to berm, frontal dune, outer barrier system, lagoon, and inner barrier system

Illustration of coastline base with sea ice shelf

Illustration of coastline base with sea level rise

Illustration of a 2D coastline indicating sea-level rise with continental shelf

Illustration of a 2D coastline indicating sea-level rise and continental slope

Illustration of a 2D coastline with sea-level rise and increased swell

Illustration of sheltered vs. exposed coastline base with calcareous sediments

Illustration of sheltered vs. exposed coastline base with siliceous sediments

Illustration of coastline base with steep 45 degree slope

Illustration of coastline base with steep shoreline

Illustration of coastline base of stepped shoreline with variable water quality

Illustration of coastline base with barrier island bar

Illustration of a 3D coastline with barrier island and lagoon system

Illustration of coastline base with beach

Illustration of coastline base from beach to ocean

Illustration of coastline base with dunes and water table

Illustration of coastline base with oblique beach to ocean

Illustration of sandy coastline base

Illustration of coastline base with spit formation

Illustration of river base with watershed and modified coastline

Illustration of estuary base with modified coastline and barrier islands

Illustration of coastal seagrass habitat