They can prevent coastal flooding in some areas. Expensive to build and maintain. Curved sea walls reflect the energy of the waves back to the sea. This means that the waves remain powerful.

San Antonio's location, in a wide bay with no natural defenses, leaves it particularly vulnerable to storm surges, said ...

"Yes, the sea wall itself needs repairing but no ... of the important community engagement for the Chesil Cove Curved Seawall ...