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Environment and development in coastal regions and in small islands |
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Environment and development in coastal regions and in small islands |
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CSI papers 1
Natural and Anthropogenic Causes of Beachfront Erosion in St. Kitts
Bryan Farrell, Department of the Environment,
Paul Lloyd, Fisheries Division,
St. Kitts
Abstract
An investigation into the problem of coastal erosion in St. Kitts revealed that most of the beaches are experiencing erosion. In this paper three beaches were studied: Conaree, South Frigate Bay and Cockleshell Bay. Measurements for the period 1992-1996 showed that all the three beaches had experienced severe beach erosion, especially in 1995. It was found that natural forces were mainly responsible for beach changes. Anthropogenic changes do occur, however, when man aids and encourages these destructive natural forces.
