Distribution of Engineered Structures in Maldives - Data Table

Summary of engineering structures used on 45 inhabited and resort islands in the Maldives

Type of coastal structure or modification	Number of structures on Inhabited Islands (n = 30)	Number of structures on resort Islands (n = 15)
Seawall	22 [73%]	8 [53%]
Nearshore breakwater	3 [10%]	10 [67%]
Revetment	3 [10%]	None
Groynes	10 [33%]	11 [73%]
Reclamation	10 [33%]	None
Quay wall	30 [91%]	4 [27%]
Harbor breakwater	26 [87%]	2 [13%]
Entrance channel protection	23 [77%]	2 [13%]
Land reclamation	30 [91%]	4 [27%]
Bridge/Causeway	2 [7%]	4 [27%]