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Marine sand bodies

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Figure 1. Marine sand bodies, having diverse geologic origins, are buried and exposed on continental shelves and often have been greatly modified by marine processes associated with sea-level rise over the past 20,000 years. Nearshore marine sand bodies of the types shown above offer the best potential sources for high quality sand for beach nourishment.

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