Coastal Engineering Foundation

Projects

Hands-on work shaping safer, resilient coastlines.

Researchers measuring wave impacts on a rocky shoreline during a storm.

Researchers measuring wave impacts on a rocky shoreline during a storm.

Shoreline Study

Analyzing erosion patterns to guide protection efforts.

Engineers deploying sensors on a coastal barrier to monitor tides.

Engineers deploying sensors on a coastal barrier to monitor tides.

Sensor Network

Real-time data collection for coastal hazard prediction.

Students and mentors collaborating on a model of a sustainable seawall.

Students and mentors collaborating on a model of a sustainable seawall.

Aerial view of a restored wetland acting as a natural coastal buffer.

Aerial view of a restored wetland acting as a natural coastal buffer.

Seawall Design

Innovating structures that blend with natural landscapes.

Wetland Restore

Enhancing habitats to reduce storm surge impact.

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Who We Are

Dedicated to advancing coastal engineering and protecting shorelines through research and education.

A serene coastal shoreline with engineers studying erosion patterns near protective barriers.

A serene coastal shoreline with engineers studying erosion patterns near protective barriers.

150+

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Trusted Experts

Since 1980

Our Services

Supporting research, education, and innovation in coastal engineering.

A team of coastal engineers examining shoreline models on a sunny beach.

A team of coastal engineers examining shoreline models on a sunny beach.

Research Grants

Funding projects that study coastal processes and protection.

Educational Support

Scholarships and resources for coastal engineering students.

Professional Growth

Workshops and programs to advance engineering skills.

Gallery View

Snapshots of our coastal research and community efforts

Researchers deploying wave sensors along a rocky shoreline at sunrise.

Researchers deploying wave sensors along a rocky shoreline at sunrise.

A group of students examining coastal erosion models in a bright classroom.

A group of students examining coastal erosion models in a bright classroom.

Engineers inspecting a newly installed seawall protecting a vulnerable beach.

Engineers inspecting a newly installed seawall protecting a vulnerable beach.

A drone shot capturing the intricate patterns of tidal currents near a coastal estuary.

A drone shot capturing the intricate patterns of tidal currents near a coastal estuary.

Volunteers planting native vegetation to restore a dune ecosystem.

Volunteers planting native vegetation to restore a dune ecosystem.

Close-up of a researcher analyzing sediment samples in a field lab.

Close-up of a researcher analyzing sediment samples in a field lab.

Get in

A welcoming coastal research office with maps and ocean models on the walls.

A welcoming coastal research office with maps and ocean models on the walls.

Reach out to connect with our team about coastal research and collaboration.