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The Journal of Coastal Research (JCR) is the leading international journal for coastal studies and processes, and is published by the Coastal Education & Research Foundation, Inc. [CERF].
The Coastal Education & Research Foundation [CERF] is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to the advancement of the coastal sciences. The Foundation is devoted to the multi-disciplinary study of the complex problems of the coastal zone. The purpose of CERF is to help translate and interpret coastal issues for the public and to assist in the development of professional research programs. Our Society specifically supports and encourages field and laboratory studies on a local, national, and international basis. Through the mediums of renowned scientific papers, book and encyclopedia series, and the world wide web, CERF disseminates accurate information to both the public and to coastal specialists around the world on all aspects of coastal issues in an effort to maintain or improve the quality of our planet's shoreline resources.
We encourage you to navigate through our website and explore the many benefits and opportunities that CERF offers. One such benefit to CERF members is the internationally acclaimed, Journal of Coastal Research (JCR), which offers the most current published research from today's top coastal scientists.













