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Preliminary assessment of beaches and offshore sand resources of St. Eustatius, Netherlands Antilles : a report to the Government of St. Eustatius
Boon, John D. Byrne, Robert J. Wright, L. D. Gammisch, Robert A. Calliari, Lauro Julio
Boon, John D.
Byrne, Robert J.
Wright, L. D.
Gammisch, Robert A.
Calliari, Lauro Julio
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Objectives: A pilot study was undertaken in July 1988 to: 1. Provide an estimate of the location and size of offshore sand resources suitable for beach nourishment. 2. Perform beach surveys and associated sampling for determining beach equilibrium configurations. 3. Provide a preliminary assessment of sites suitable for beach enhancement. 4. Provide a preliminary assessment of areas having extraordinary environmental sensitivity. Emphasis was given.to Oranje Baai and adjoining regions.
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1989
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Research and Technical Reports, Beach nourishment -- Sint Eustatius, Shore protection -- Sint Eustatius
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Virginia Institute of Marine Science