Wind Rose

Diagram showing the long-term distribution of wind speed and direction.

Glossary of Terms

Sea

A large body of salt water, second in rank to an ocean, more or less landlocked and generally part of, or connected with, an ocean or a larger sea. Examples: Mediterranean Sea; South China Sea.

Waves caused by wind at the place and time of observation.
State of the ocean surface, in regard to waves.

Scour

The removal of underwater material by waves and currents, especially at the base or toe of a shore structure.

Endemic Species

Species native to and restricted to specific geographic areas.

Reflected Wave

That part of an incident wave that is returned seaward when a wave impinges on a steep beach, barrier, or other reflecting surface.

Secchi Disk

Visibility disk (white and black, 30cm diameter) used to measure the transparency of water.

The transmission of waves through water.

A geographically defined area that is designed and managed to achieve specified environmental objectives.

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