Abstract
Ireland's approach to managing its coastlines focuses more on a short-term solution method rather than long-term, eco-friendly solutions. Their coastal defenses are created upon an immediate need without clear policies and sufficient research. As a result, beach ecosystems are frequently damaged, and the erosion is only reduced to a certain extent. To reduce erosion and protect both the environment and Irish culture, this study suggests that Ireland should implement national policies focused on regularly monitoring coastal erosion, researching nature-based solutions, and implementing them to address the problem. Moving forward, it’s important for research to focus on understanding the overall impact of coastal protection methods and to analyze historical data. More research is also needed to ensure that coastal protection is both effective and sustainable as it can change and evolve over time.
Faculty Advisor
Jeanne L Sumrall
Department/Program
Geosciences
Submission Type
in-person poster
Date
3-30-2025
Rights
Copyright the Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Nguyen, Brian and Sumrall, Jeanne
(2025)
"Coastal Erosion in Ireland,"
SACAD: Scholarly Activities: Vol. 2025, Article 75.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2025/iss2025/75
Included in
Environmental Health and Protection Commons, Geology Commons, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Commons, Sedimentology Commons, Sustainability Commons
