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Why researchers and scientists are scrambling to save sea urchins in the Caribbean

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Glossary of Terms

Return Period

Average period of time between occurrences of a given event.

Downstream

Along coasts with obliquely approaching waves there is a longshore (wave-driven) current.

Deflation

A lowering of the beach profile.

Crest of Wave

The highest part of a wave.

Reference Station

A place for which tidal constants have previously been determined and which is used as a standard for the comparison observations at a second station.

  • A station for which independent daily predictions are given in the tide or current tables from which corresponding predictions are obtained for other stations by means of differences or factors.
Survey, topographic

A survey which has, for its major purpose, the determination of the configuration (relief) of the surface of the land and the location of natural and artificial objects thereon.

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    • Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan
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    • Barbados Marine Spatial Plan Project
    • Coastal Risk Assessment and Management Program
    • Coastal Infrastructure Programme
    • Coastal Conservation Programme
    • Coastal Conservation Study
    • Diagnostic and Pre-Feasibility Coastal Conservation Study
  • Public Education
    • My Coast
    • Calendar of Events
    • News and Articles
    • Coastal Project Stakeholder Feedback
  • Marine Parks
    • Carlisle Bay Marine Park
    • Folkestone Marine Protected Area
  • Resources
    • CZMU Library and Online Catalog
    • Coral Reef Research Application
    • Coastal Habitat Research Permit Application
    • Coral Bleaching Report
    • Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease Report
    • Sea Urchin Die-Off Report
    • Buoys
    • Careers
    • Current Issues
    • FAQs
    • Glossary of Terms
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
    • Report an Issue
  • About the CZMU
    • Mission of the CZMU
    • History
    • CZMU Sections
    • Contact CZMU
    • Apply to be an Intern
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