Bypassing: movement of sand from the accreting updrift side of a structure, inlet or harbour entrance to the eroding downdrift side.

UNESCO: L O S S A R Y

Ebb-tide delta: an accretionary deposit of sand found on the seaward side of an inlet and usually formed by tidal currents.

UNESCO: L O S S A R Y

Flood-tide delta: accretionary deposit of sand found on the bay or river side of an inlet and usually formed by tidal currents.

UNESCO: L O S S A R Y

In October last year, cockle beds on the Swansea side of the Burry Inlet were temporarily closed after shellfish samples tested positive for E. coli.

BBC: Cockle picker at Burry Inlet