This session explores methods to characterize temporal change in coastal regions. A popular approach to measure shoreline change is the Baseline & Transect method, which attempts to measure the distance of shoreline movement; however, subjective decisions concerning how to draw the Baseline & Transects influence the results. A Polygon Overlay method measures shoreline change in terms of areas that transition between land and water. Remote sensing technologies are available, but such methods face many challenges, such as changes in tides and seasons. Geomorphological theory can predict trends, but rarely specifics. This session focuses on empirical methods and theory to address existing challenges and to establish future practices to measure and analyze physical aspects of coastal change.