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Trends of beach erosion and shoreline protection in rural Fiji

Mimura, N. and Nunn, Patrick D. (1998) Trends of beach erosion and shoreline protection in rural Fiji. Journal of Coastal Research, 14 (1). pp. 37-46. ISSN 0749-0208

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Abstract

A study of beach erosion and sea encroachment in the rural South Pacific was undertaken. Two islands of Fiji were
chosen as study areas. On the basis of observation and interviews with elderly inhabitants of long-established coastal
settlements, the coastal problems and countermeasures which they applied traditionally and recently were evaluated.
Beach erosion in most of Fiji became significant only some 40 years ago. The causes of this change are considered to
be a combination of human-induced development and global sea-level rise. Though people tried to respond to it mainly
by building seawalls, there are many inappropriate elements in design and materials. Suggestions are made to improve
coastal protection and to address the threats of predicted future accelerated sea-level rise and climate change

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: D History General and Old World > DU Oceania (South Seas)
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GB Physical geography
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GC Oceanography
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment (FSTE) > School of Geography, Earth Science and Environment
Depositing User: Generic Account
Date Deposited: 02 Oct 2013 04:10
Last Modified: 02 Oct 2013 04:10
URI: https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/6625

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