These findings come from the new independent World Heritage Outlook, published today by the world authority on nature, the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
The volumes of sand carried along the coast are immense. It is estimated 500,000 cubic metres of sand moves north past each metre of shoreline every year.
The visiting dignitaries praised the community service undertaken by Sri Venkata Krishna Brundavana and its volunteers over the years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
