Abstract
This study focused on changes in morphology and settlement process of vegetation at the sandy shore of Shonan. It was found that the vegetation area increased because damage from ocean waves decreased due to the increasing height of the sandy shore and shoreline advancement in the study area. In addition, we analyzed the relationship between vegetation and morphology by electivity index. The results showed that different species were present in locations with varying damage from ocean waves. Furthermore, it was found that dispersal of submerged seeds by sea currents was largely absent. As a result, it is considered important to take into account the influence of different patterns of ocean wave damage on coastal vegetation in artificial beach.
