coastal settlement
Village by ocean
A coastal settlement is a community established along a shoreline—whether ocean, sea, or large lake.
Such settlements typically develop around fishing, trade, or port activities: The coastal settlement grew into a major shipping hub.
The term appears in geography, urban planning, and discussions of climate change, where rising sea levels threaten coastal settlements worldwide.
- docksShip mooring structures
- harborSafe anchorage for ships
- marinasHarbors with docking facilities
- beachSandy waterside margin
- beach hutsSmall coastal shelters
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