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beach nourishment
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beach nourishment

The adding of extra sand to the foreshore of a beach to act as a buffer against the sea and reduce erosion.



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where a beach replenishment project was to begin last week — just as the storm hit, causing $5.
Army Corps of Engineers -- which oversees beach replenishment -- to refuse funding for all but one New Jersey beach replenishment project.
Seafloor mapping is also an important tool for protecting fish habitat, illustrating potential areas of sand resources for beach replenishment projects, and identifying areas to set aside for marine reserves.
 
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