Coastal manager
About this section
These articles have been made possible by a partnership between The Crown Estate and The Open University. The Crown Estate manages property in the UK within the Marine, Urban and Rural Estates and all their revenue surplus is returned to the Treasury. The Marine Stewardship Fund, which supports this project, contributes to the good management and stewardship of the marine estate. The Open University is committed to making education available to all.
Explore these islands
Get to grips with the backbone of the nation with our geology toolkit.
Time and tide
How does the shape of the shoreline change over the centuries? Charts tell the story through coastal mapping.
A message from the grandchildren
How might your actions today be shaping the coast of tomorrow? Find out - and get your own postcards from the future.
Have a go at managing your own piece of the coast line
How easy is it to balance the needs of the economy, the environment and the population living by the sea? Have a go for yourself, with our coastal manager game. Good luck!
Content last updated: 06/02/2008
