14th International Coastal Symposium (ICS) 2016

The 14th International Coastal Symposium (ICS) will be hosted by the Geocoastal Research Group, School of Geosciences at the University of Sydney, under the auspices of the Coastal Education and Research Foundation (CERF) and the Journal of Coastal Research (JCR). The ICS brings together delegates from all over the world to collaborate and discuss the most current coastal research studies and projects. The proceedings of the conference, published as peer-reviewed special issue of papers in the Journal of Coastal Research, represent an invaluable resource for coastal
scientists, engineers and managers.

• The meeting will consist of a number of sessions on coastal science comprising geomorphology, geology, ecology, biology, coastal engineering and coastal management including planning and policy.
• Keynote speakers will include international leaders in coastal science and engineering with special attention to highlighting Australian expertise.
• Fieldtrips will be organised to showcase local knowledge and study cases, including trips to the Great Barrier Reef and to the coast of NSW.