Nature-Based Solutions Combat Coastal Erosion in San Pedro Residents and business owners in San Pedro are raising urgent concerns about worsening coastal erosion along the beachfront of the island. According to residents, parts of the beachside have already disappeared, forcing people to navigate a narrow and hazardous pathway. Community members also point to mounting garbage and a lack of municipal cleanup, claiming the situation has created risks for children, workers, and visitors alike. So,

Real-Time Coastal Erosion Watch: Pilmore Beach – Groynes Making a Difference? By Michael Hussey In this short educational film (7 minutes), filmed today (Sunday, 8 February 2026), I walk the Pilmore coastline to document ongoing erosion after Storm Chandra. See the striking contrast: newer wooden groynes successfully trap and build up sand on one side (protecting the land), while the unprotected side shows drops of 0.3m to over 0.6m. Older groynes are worn and ineffective, much like those at You