The units are placed in a single layer as the outer layer of the coastal structure.

The October storm produced record river flooding from the combination of strong waves and winds, and likewise damaged coastal structures.

Crustose organisms can be detrimental to engineered structures when found on buildings, coastal structures, and ships.

High waves and storm surge damaged coastal structures and flooded areas up to 150 m (500 ft) inland.

Similarly, storm conditions may cause water to spill over a coastal structure, so that boats are not safe behind the structure.

Typical applications are in the design of coastal and offshore structures, and of ships.

Along the beach, high tides damaged coastal structures and flooded some cars.

Managed retreat is an alternative to constructing or maintaining coastal structures.

Mr. Terchunian said the proposal erred in concentrating on coastal structures parallel to the shore.

In the country, storm surge caused damage to boats and coastal structures, while beach erosion was reported in Tobago.