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ASR UNDERSTAND, INNOVATE, SUSTAIN
Marine Consulting and Research NEW ZEALAND • UNITED STATES • INDONESIA • WORLDWIDE
• Innovative and patented Beach Protection Solutions
• Cutting edge Simulations of Hydrodynamic Processes
• Leaders in Ecological Monitoring and Protection
• Recognized global leaders in Multi-Purpose Reefs and Surf Science
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Multi-Purpose Reefs for Coastal Protection and Amenity Enhancement
An Innovative and Sustainable Solution to Address Coastal Erosion
Boscombe Multi-Purpose Reef, UK
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Challenge Loss of Beaches and Coastal Infrastructure
Loss of Economic and Recreational Resources
Significant Problem for Coastal Communities Worldwide.
Media coverage of the Boscombe Reef Project generated over (US $20 million) in free publicity for the region.
(Bournemouth Borough Council, UK, 2009)
Project Benefit to Cost Ratio Estimate
20:1
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Kovalam Reef, IndiaKovalam Beach, 2009
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Kovalam Reef – Site Specific SolutionMulti-Purpose Reef attached to the Southern Headland
Single Layer of 28 Geotextile Sand Filled Containers
38 m
110 m
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Kovalam Reef: Completed February 2010Total Volume =
4100 m3
110m
38m
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Kovalam Reef – Coastal Protection
September 2009 August 2010
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Kovalam Reef – Coastal Protection
First year of Kovalam reef monitoring revealed a stable beach profile
cycle.
March 2010
September 2010
March 2011
September 2009
POST-REEF
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Kovalam Reef – Ecological EnhancementColonisation by marine organisms started only 2 weeks after
completion of the reef.
1 year later, a large variety of marine life inhabits the reef.
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Kovalam Reef – Surfing Enhancement
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Kovalam reef has received extensive praise for high quality surfing waves, and has been featured by surf companies including Patagonia, Surfline, and Quiksilver.