Coastal Processes Research Group (CPRG)

An internationally recognised group of researchers, specialising in field studies and numerical modelling of coastal processes

UAV Flight over Slapton Sands for Photogrammetry

The Coastal Processes Research Group (CPRG) is an internationally recognised group of researchers, specialising in field studies and numerical modelling of coastal processes. We aim to be a leading contributor to the international research community seeking to understand and predict the behaviour of coastal and estuarine systems in support of appropriate management of coastal resources and activities.

Our links

The group has links with researchers from a number of different groups and centres. We also work extensively with researchers in Europe and elsewhere.

Research opportunities

Beach morphodynamics and nearshore sediment transport
Coastal erosion and storm impacts
Video monitoring of coastal systems
Coastal process modelling
Estuarine processes and evolution

United Kingdom Coastal Research Conference

Held in July 2023 in Plymouth, this conference showcased and celebrated the coastal research being undertaken within the UK. Learn more.

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Latest news

The island of Dhigelabadhoo in the Maldives is the main field site of the ARISE programme (Credit: University of Plymouth)

Scientists provide first detailed estimates of how much sediment is supplied to coral islands from the reef system

New research builds on studies suggesting the islands – found mostly in the Pacific and Indian Oceans – could survive predicted rises in sea levels

28 February 2024

Scientists combine AI and climate data to create a warning tool for coastal flooding
A new project, funded by UK Research and Innovation, will lead to the creation of a digital twin of wave overtopping

18 January 2024
Research explores whether coral islands could survive the impact of rising sea levels
The £2.8million ARISE project will enable scientists to better understand the processes impacting communities in the Indian and Pacific Oceans

1 November 2023
Conference highlights climate challenges facing coastal communities
The first UK Coastal Research Conference was attended by more than 130 researchers, practitioners and representatives

10 July 2023
Sand dunes experience significant erosion due to sea-level rise and extreme storms
Researchers believe the dunes covered in a new study could retreat anywhere between 20 and 75 metres between now and 2100

20 July 2022
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Fieldwork in the Maldives

A recent trip by the University of Plymouth Coastal Processes Research Group to the Maldives. The aim was to undertake fieldwork to inform ongoing modelling of future sea-level rise impacts on these islands. This is a short video looking at the work we did and the data collected.