Introducing the coast
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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.
Before embarking on a study of the coast, get to know the basics of water, data, maps and climate change
Don't get lost
They're familiar everyday items, but do you really know the secrets of the lines and symbols? Introducing maps.
Content last updated: 07/06/2007
