GEO 4221/5221: Coastal Morphology and Processes

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News Story:  Project to shore up Predido Beaches (PNJ)

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Tip: Not sure how this relates to the bigger, academic picture?  Look at your news story and browse through your textbook for ideas on concepts covered in your news story.  

• beach erosion
• beach replenishment 
• vegetation, dune stabilization, coastal erosion
• sediment transport 

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