A potential drawback of using jetties to prevent beach erosion is that erosion can increase on the downdrift side of the jetties. This occurs because jetties interrupt the natural flow of sediment along the coast, which can lead to increased erosion in areas where sediment is not being deposited.
Which is a potential drawback of using jetties to prevent beach erosion
More expensive than soft beach management strategies
Erosion can increase on the downdrift side of the jetties
Jetties are not effective until plant has time to grow
Jetties block boats from being able to enter harbors
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