Gold Coast Battles Beach Erosion

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 24: Tree roots from a fallen tree are seen amongst fallen rocks cause by beach erosion at Southport on June 24, 2013 on the Gold Coast, Australia. Large sea swells and king tides are eroding the beaches of the Gold Coast, increasing fears of the financial effect the damage will have on tourism. It has been estimated a long-term solution to protect the sea walls and foreshore will cost AUD $30 million and a proposal will be presented to the city council next month. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)