A groyne is a structure built at a right angle to the coastline and designed to stop sand from being washed away from the beach. Source: Humanities Alive Geography 2; C. Bedson, D.Cargeeg, S. Matthews.
Private Funeral Held For Steve Irwin. Bob Irwin, left, is embraced by a friend after reading a statement about the funeral arrangements for his son Steve Irwin at Australia Zoo, Beerwah, Australia, Thursday Sept. 7, 2006. AP Photo/Steve Holland. Comment.
Early Life. Famed conservationist and television show host Steve Irwin was born on February 22, 1962, in Essendon, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Part wildlife expert and part entertainer, Irwin became world famous for his TV series The Crocodile Hunter, among other nature programs.