Between land and sea. From disappearing sand to coastal erosion

Coasts are living, dynamic and vulnerable bodies, continually put to the test by erosion, rising sea levels and extreme events. Sand, an essential resource for beaches and seabeds, is becoming increasingly scarce and contested, fueling a global environmental crisis. Through knowledge of the delicate natural balances, the impact of human activity and climate change, the world of research is trying to define the most effective strategies to protect these fundamental natural bodies, indispensable for environmental and social well-being.