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Beach erosion may increase on the downdrift side of the jetties.
Beach erosion may increase on the downdrift side of the jetties.
Building jetties is more expensive than soft beach management strategies.
Building jetties is more expensive than soft beach management strategies.
Jetties block boats from being able to enter harbors.
Jetties block boats from being able to enter harbors.
Jetties are not effective until plant life has time to grow.
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The potential drawback of using jetties to prevent beach erosion is:
Beach erosion may increase on the downdrift side of the jetties.
This is a common issue, as jetties can alter the natural flow of sediments and increase erosion in areas downstream of the jetties.
