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Eroding Long-Term Prospects For Florida’S Beaches: Florida’S Coastal Construction Control Line Program, Thomas K. Ruppert
Eroding Long-Term Prospects For Florida’S Beaches: Florida’S Coastal Construction Control Line Program, Thomas K. Ruppert
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Florida enjoys 825 miles of sandy beaches. These beaches serve as nesting habitat for five species of threatened or endangered sea turtles. Florida’s beaches host the densest sea turtle nesting in the United States, the largest aggregation of loggerhead nesting in the world, and the second highest density of green sea turtle nesting in the hemisphere. Florida’s beaches also provide habitat for hundreds of other species as well. In addition to providing recreational and esthetic values to residents, Florida’s beaches attract millions of tourists – and billions of dollars – each year. An estimated $1 trillion of coastal property in …