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The Quantitative Description of Beach Cycles

By Helen Gordon | January 26, 2015

The Quantitative Description of Beach Cycles Aubrey, D.G. and R.M. Ross Marine Geology, Vol. 69, pp. 155-170, 1985 WHOI-R-85-013 A quantitative method is developed to describe sequential changes in beach profile morphology. The method provides a uniform way to objectively discriminate energetic beach cycles, and yields a concise representation for beach modeling and prediction. It…

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Questions and Answers on Purchasing Coastal Real Estate In Massachusetts

By Helen Gordon | February 4, 2015

Questions and Answers on Purchasing Coastal Real Estate In Massachusetts Are you considering buying property near the water? This brochure focuses on questions you should ask (and where to find the answers) as a potential purchaser of coastal real estate. This resource provides information about permitting, erosion and erosion control structures, flood insurance, and much…

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Q&A with Knauss Fellow Jori Barley

By Stephanie Murphy | August 1, 2024

A graduate of UMass Amherst, Jori Barley is a 2024 Knauss Fellow in the NOAA Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR). One of NOAA Sea Grant’s most high-profile fellowship, the John A. Knauss Fellowship provides a one-year, paid experience for highly-qualified early career professionals to work on issues related to coastal, marine and Great…

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Life Cycles

By Grace Simpkins | March 18, 2021

Life Cycles   This program is a collaboration between the Cape Cod Regional STEM Network and Woods Hole Sea Grant. Summary In this 3rd grade unit, the students will learn that although very different in some ways, animals and plants have a very similar life cycle.  This unit will expose them to a diverse group of…

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