For those of you who want to know more about the beach erosion problems & such here is a good article that is very informative.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/20/science/earth/20sea.html?ex=1151467200&en=c3e878c134e6a4ca&ei=5070&emc=eta1
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/20/science/earth/20sea.html?ex=1151467200&en=c3e878c134e6a4ca&ei=5070&emc=eta1