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| My name is Lisa McQuarrie. I attend St. Margaret's School in Victoria, and after graduation plan to study physical sciences or engineering. I enjoy running, cycling, soccer and field hockey. One of the most memorable experiences I have from last year is the week I spent with my school becoming a certified scuba diver, which was very challenging but still an amazing undertaking. For Science Fair, I wanted to do a project regarding the effects of climate change. Living on the coast of BC, rising sea levels could have a significant impact on our communities. I have worked on this project for two years, monitoring a popular Victoria beach with dynamic processes. Future investigations could be expanded to include other beaches to determine if results are similar. I would advise other students to start their projects early, in order to gather more results. Also, ensure your topic is something you are passionate about. |
| Lisa McQuarrie
Does Armouring Protect or Harm Our Beaches?
| Challenge: | Environment | | Category: | Intermediate | | Region: | Vancouver Island | | City: | Victoria, BC | | School: | St Margaret's | | Abstract: | Both a controlled model beach experiment and a full-scale beach experiment were conducted to determine the impacts of foreshore armouring on a sandy beach near Victoria. The results show that foreshore erosion is a critical component of natural beach processes. Armouring the foreshore can remove the sand source and increase beach erosion. When coupled with climate change, implications on foreshore development can be severe. |
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