On Cape Cod, where the storm was expected to be mostly rain, officials were concerned about beach erosion.

NPR: Late-Winter Storm Sweeps Into New England

Priority environmental issues were beach erosion and a lack of a garbage collection system and designated area for garbage disposal.

UNESCO: Opinion survey

People living along part of the West Sussex coastline have said urgent action is needed before beach erosion destroys their homes.

BBC: Sussex beach erosion 'threatens' Pagham homes

As more miserable weather slams the region, those affected by Superstorm Sandy will be further hampered by high winds, cold temperatures and more beach erosion.

CNN: Monster blizzard set to slam Northeast

Fox claims that the beach has been restored to its natural state, but campaigners say it has since been blighted by erosion.

BBC: DiCaprio's Beach closes