Beaches are constantly changing! Forces like storms, ocean currents, and changes in sea level work together to add and remove sand from the beach. Beach profiling is a simple way to track these changes over time. By measuring the contour, or profile, of a beach at regular monthly intervals, we can observe long-term patterns of sand erosion and accretion.
Categories
- Coastal Change
State
NH
NH
City
Six locations along the coast: Seabrook, Hampton, North Hampton, and Rye
Six locations along the coast: Seabrook, Hampton, North Hampton, and Rye
Platform
Other
Other
Project Status
Active
Active
Tool type
Basic survey equipment
Basic survey equipment
Website
https://seagrant.unh.edu/volunteer/coastal-research-volunteers/current-projects/beach-profiling
Audience
community members
Host
New Hampshire Sea Grant