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Sep

2016

The CZMU in collaboration with the Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) and the CleanBim Project invites you to their 4th and last underwater cleanup.

Jul

2016

Summer Internship Programme

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON JUNE 15, 2016.

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Glossary of Terms

Washover

Sediment deposited inland of a beach by over wash processes. Water depth - distance between the seabed and the still water level.

Dredging

The practice of excavating or displacing the bottom or shoreline of a water body.

Return Period

Average period of time between occurrences of a given event.

Dune

A landform characterized by an accumulation of wind-blown sand, often vegetated.

Mangrove

A tropical tree with interlacing prop roots, confined to low-lying brackish areas.

Surf

Collective term for breakers.

The wave activity in the area between the shoreline and the outermost limit of breakers.
In literature, the term surf usually refers to the breaking waves on shore and on reefs when accompanied by a roaring noise caused by the larger waves breaking.

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