Table 2 Coastline classification system used in this study.
| Â | Categories | Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Natural | Sandy | SD | Coastlines which are mainly constructed by sand, chalk and silt and are located in open bays before the bedrock headlands. |
Biogenic | BG | Coastlines which are developed by reef-building coral and mangroves. | |
Rocky | BD | Coastlines which are constructed by hard, bare rocks with steep terrain which are formed by geological activities and wave action. | |
Muddy | ST | Coastlines which are grown in the hidden bay which constructed by powdered sand, clay, plant humus, etc. | |
Estuary | ET | Coastlines which are located at the mouth of the river into the sea. | |
Artificial | AT | Coastlines which are constructed entirely by artificial action like harbours, docks, fish ponds, salt pans, tidal dikes, breakwaters, tidal gates and other structures. | |
