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Toward predicting barrier island vulnerability: Simple models for dune erosion

The objective of this study is to quantify the accuracy of two engineering models for dune erosion (SBEACH and EDUNE), and to determine which of the two models is best suited for predicting barrier island vulnerability due to extreme storm events. The first model, SBEACH, computes sediment transport using empirically derived equations from two large wave tank experiments. The second model, EDUNE,
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Laura A. Fauver, Peter A. Advised by Howard
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St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

Geologic framework, evolution, and sediment resources for restoration of the Louisiana Coastal Zone

The Louisiana Coastal Zone along the north-central Gulf of Mexico represents one of America's most important coastal ecosystems in terms of natural resources, human infrastructure, and cultural heritage. This zone also has the highest rates of coastal erosion and wetland loss in the nation because of a complex combination of natural processes and anthropogenic activities during the past century. I
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Mark Kulp, Shea Penland, S. Jeffress Williams, Chris Jenkins, Jim Flocks, Jack Kindinger
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St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center

Processes influencing the transport and fate of contaminated sediments in the coastal ocean — Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay

No abstract available.
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P. Soupy Alexander, Dann S. Blackwood, Jonathan Borden, Michael A. Casso, John Crusius, Joanne Goudreau, Linda H. Kalnejais, Paul J. Lamothe, William R. Martin, Marinna A. Martini, Sandra M. Milbert, Richard R. Rendigs, Frederick L. Sayles, Richard P. Signell, Page C. Valentine, John C. Warner
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Alaska Science Center, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center

Suwannee River basin and estuary: An integrated watershed science program

No abstract available.
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Brian G. Katz, Ellen A. Raabe
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St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

Rapid subsidence and historical wetland loss in the Mississippi Delta Plain: Likely causes and future implications

No abstract available.
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Robert A. Morton, Julie Bernier, John A. Barras, Nicholas F. Ferina
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Ecosystems Mission Area, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

The Massachusetts Bay internal wave experiment, August 1998: Data report

This data report presents oceanographic observations made in Massachusetts Bay (fig. 1) in August 1998 as part of the Massachusetts Bay Internal Wave Experiment (MBIWE98). MBIWE98 was carried out to characterize large-amplitude internal waves in Massachusetts Bay and to investigate the possible resuspension and transport of bottom sediments caused by these waves. This data report presents a descri
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Bradford Butman, P. Soupy Alexander, Steven P. Anderson, Frances L. Lightsom, Alberto Scotti, Robert C. Beardsley
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St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center

Multi-scale remote sensing of coral reefs

In this chapter we present how both direct and indirect remote sensing can be integrated to address two major coral reef applications - coral bleaching and assessment of biodiversity. This approach reflects the current non-linear integration of remote sensing for environmental assessment of coral reefs, resulting from a rapid increase in available sensors, processing methods and interdisciplinary
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Serge Andréfouët, E.J. Hochberg, Christophe Chevillon, Frank E. Muller-Karger, John Brock, Chuanmin Hu
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St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

National Assessment Of Shoreline Change: Part 2, Historical Shoreline Changes And Associated Coastal Land Loss Along The U.S. Southeast Atlantic Coast

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Beach erosion is a chronic problem along most open-ocean shores of the United States. As coastal populations continue to grow and community infrastructures are threatened by erosion, there is increased demand for accurate information regarding past and present trends and rates of shoreline movement. There is also a need for a comprehensive analysis of shoreline movement that i
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Robert A. Morton, Tara L. Miller
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St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

Leaky coastal margins; examples of enhanced coastal groundwater and surface-water exchange from Tampa Bay and Crescent Beach submarine spring, Florida, USA

No abstract available
Authors
P.W. Swarzenski, J. L. Kindinger
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St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

The depositional history of three freshwater lakes in north central Florida: Brooklyn Lake, Levy's Prairie, and Cowpen Lake

Florida has approximately 7800 lakes that are heavily concentrated in the north-central part of the state—a mantled karst terrain. Although much research has been conducted in Florida’s lakes, there is not much information on the sedimentary infill. The focus of this research is to define the sedimentary infill of three closely spaced lakes (Brooklyn Lake, Levys Prairie, and Cowpen Lake) in north-
Authors
Nancy T. DeWitt
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St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

Using MODIS Terra 250 m imagery to map concentrations of total suspended matter in coastal waters

No abstract available.
Authors
R. L. Miller, Brent A. McKee
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St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

National Assessment of Shoreline Change: Part 1, Historical Shoreline Changes and Associated Coastal Land Loss Along the U.S. Gulf of Mexico

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Beach erosion is a chronic problem along most open-ocean shores of the United States. As coastal populations continue to grow and community infrastructures are threatened by erosion, there is increased demand for accurate information regarding past and present trends and rates of shoreline movement. There is also a need for a comprehensive analysis of shoreline movement that i
Authors
Robert A. Morton, Tara L. Miller, Laura J. Moore
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St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center