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Beach Erosion from Hurricane Hermine

The foreground of this image is of the beach closer to the existing T-groin. This section of beach was re-nourished with sand just this past year. As you can see there are a considerable amount of lime rocks on what is left of the beach.
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North Atlantic Oscillation

The North Atlantic Oscillation is a phenomenon that occurs in the northern part of the Atlantic basin and affects the weather across the eastern portion of the United States. More precisely, the phenomenon is measured by determining the difference in normalized sea level pressure between Continue reading North Atlantic Oscillation

Dunedin Live Reef threatened by Beach Renourishment

Many beaches along the coastline of the gulf have pieces of structure left over from when structures were removed.  You will find cement and wood piling along much of the coastline from old piers and jetties.  Less frequent are completely submerged Continue reading Dunedin Live Reef threatened by Beach Renourishment