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Community Alliance for Surveying the Topography of Sandy Beaches (CoAST SB)

Santa Barbara CA

Volunteers monitor the movement of the shoreline in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, measuring the contour of sandy beaches using a quick and simple beach profiling survey technique. The data collected is provided to USGS to help track changes and callibrate models; local governments use this information for climate adaptation planning.

Categories
  • Coastal Change
State
CA
City
Santa Barbara
Platform
Other
Project Status
Active
Tool type
Basic survey equipment
Audience

scientists, decision-makers

Host

California Sea Grant; USGS, Marine Science Institute at UCSB, UCSB Coastal Fund