Offshore breakwaters can be either floating or fixed structures designed to absorb wave energy and reduce coastal erosion. They are commonly used in harbors but can also protect beaches. Breakwaters prevent wave force and erosion effectively but may be visually unappealing. Gabions, which are wire cages filled with rocks, can be stacked into various shapes and used as retaining walls or erosion barriers. They are a cheaper alternative to breakwaters but also present visual pollution. Groynes prevent longshore drift by blocking the lateral movement of sand along the coast but require maintenance and are considered an eyesore by some. Revetments are sloped concrete structures that absorb wave energy through their design and prevent erosion of coastal cliffs and hills. While effective, they