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Coastal and oceanic extreme waves 2008 - 2017
Ministry for the EnvironmentExtreme wave events can damage marine ecosystems and affect coastal infrastructure, ocean-based industries, and other human activities. Changing wave characteristics can have impacts on natural systems, as most coastal and near-shore biological communities can be damaged or destroyed by extreme wave action (Ummenhofer & Mehl, 2017). In another...Created 2 February 2020 • Updated 3 March 2025