Bouse formation refers to the process by which sedimentary deposits, such as sand and gravel, accumulate along the shorelines of bodies of water. This area of research focuses on understanding the factors that contribute to bouse formation, including wave energy, sediment supply, and coastal morphology. Scientists studying bouse formation aim to better predict how and where sediment will be deposited along coastlines, which can have implications for coastal erosion, habitat preservation, and infrastructure planning.