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Sand Migration and the Impact of Infrastructures
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Types of infrastructures
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Types of infrastructures
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“newjerseyization” seawalls, groins, and jetties impacted the coast
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Impacts of jetties
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Impact of seawalls
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Impacts of groins
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Dangerous waters for swimmers produced by groins
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Scuba steve and marine life affected by dredging for beach renourishment
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Dangerous currents, but good waves
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Impacts of infrastructures
Stabilize beach Build-up sand Create dredging problems Create rip tides and dangerous currents Cause more $ to be spent on renourishment Leads to indirect problems ( sand harvesting=destruction of marine habitats, etc.) Cause us to believe coastal areas are safe for development (only temporary)
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