About

Coastal World Review is an independent editorial publication about the meeting of land and sea. It follows the shapes of shorelines, the materials that compose them, coastal habitats and the ways people use and interpret these places.

What we cover

Our subjects range from the sorting of beach grains and the formation of salt marshes to tidal patterns, coastal plants, shoreline paths and the histories of working shores. Each piece takes one subject at a time, with enough context to show how it belongs to a wider coastal setting.

Who it is for

The publication is for curious readers, walkers, students and anyone who wants to notice more on a visit to the coast. You do not need specialist equipment or prior knowledge. We explain terms as they arise and keep field suggestions focused on observation rather than collection or interference.

How we approach a subject

We favour clear explanations grounded in established knowledge, concrete examples and questions a reader can carry into the landscape. Coasts differ from place to place, so we distinguish general patterns from details that may vary with local conditions instead of treating one shore as a model for all.