A beach groyne, seen at low tide. These sea defences stop the sand washing away.

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Groynes are positioned on beaches to help prevent the sand from washing away, so keeping the beaches in prime condition for us all to enjoy. Groynes are usually seen with sea swirling around them; these are seen at low tide.

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Location: Poole Bay, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK
Photo credit: © Andrew Stevens / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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