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ASBPA Launches Episode 4, Shaping Shores with guest Tim Kana

January 28, 2026Beach News Service, Shaping ShoresAnnie Mercer

Episode 4. Shaping Shores with Tim Kana

Welcome to Shaping Shores, the Centennial podcast of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association. For nearly a hundred years, ASBPA has united people across science, policy, and practice to preserve U.S. shores and beaches.

In Episode 4, Tim Kana, Founder of Coastal Science & Engineering, joins the ASBPA #ShapingShoresPodcast to share his perspectives on how the coastal field has evolved and navigating misconceptions about beach nourishment or coastal restoration.

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Tim Kana, PhD, PG is founder of Coastal Science & Engineering (CSE) and Adjunct Professor of Geology at the University of South Carolina (1981–2009). Dr. Kana is an internationally recognized expert in coastal and estuarine processes, and has written over 300 publications and technical reports. Dr. Kana is a recipient of ASBPA’s prestigious MPO award in 2015 showcasing his many achievements during his over 40 year career in coastal preservation and long time support of ASBPA and our mission. 

Nicole Elko is Executive Director of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association and host of the Shaping Shores podcast.

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