Jim's Blog — Coastal armoring
July 01, 2011
Why seawalls are bad (90 second video)
Topics: Coastal development Beaches Coastal armoring
Solana Beach maven Jim Jaffee spends 90 seconds illustrating local issues with seawalls. Stay tuned for a deep-dive 20 minute podcast on this subject in the days ahead.
June 09, 2011
Surfrider Japan update - Full-length interview with leader Hiromi Matsubara
Topics: Coastal development Waves Coastal armoring Water Quality Surfing
We all watched the fast-motion damage from the the horrific tsunami and then the slow-motion disaster brought on by the Fukushima meltdown. Hiromi Matsubara, the Executive Director of Surfrider Japan shares her thoughts on the current state of things in Japan.