Analysis of Shoreline Dynamics for Coastal Management Practice in Pariaman, West Sumatera

Abstract

Coastal dynamics have a significant effect on the use of coastal resources where more than 60 percent of cities in the world develop in this region and use it for urban infrastructure, settlements, and economic development. shoreline change is one of many indicators of coastal dynamics which is the result of interaction between biotic, abiotic and human activities which further influences policy and management practices for coastal areas. This paper presents the results of study on shoreline dynamics in