Orrin H. Pilkey emphasized that building on vulnerable beaches leads to more harm than good, often resulting in drowned beaches when sea walls are in place.
He criticized coastal armoring, arguing it disrupts natural beach processes, and expressed disdain for governmental efforts like sand nourishments that fail in storms.
Referring to cost-benefit calculations for beach nourishment projects, Dr. Pilkey called them 'Useless Arithmetic,' criticizing their effectiveness and environmental implications.
His extensive work underscored that without development, beaches adapt naturally to changes in sea level and weather, maintaining their integrity over time.
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