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Rhode Island's Barrier Beaches: As Assessment Of Their Future, David J. Hampshire Nov 1983

Rhode Island's Barrier Beaches: As Assessment Of Their Future, David J. Hampshire

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The lands and waters of the coastal zone have either been mismanaged or not managed at all since the early settling of the United States. Nowhere is this more evident, perhaps than along the nation's barrier beaches. Rhode Island, while not suffering nearly from the degree of development on its barrier beaches as other states, is no exception. Economic pressures brought to bear have forced federal, state, and local governments to grapple extensively with this issue. The need for the preservation of barrier beaches in their natural state cannot be overstated and is recognized by all levels of government. This …

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Artificial Floating Islands: Cities Of The Future, Earl A. Proetzel May 1983

Artificial Floating Islands: Cities Of The Future, Earl A. Proetzel

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This report will investigate the feasibility of large-scale artificial floating islands, to solve problems posed by over-population and environment-burdening activities in coastal areas. The investigation will focus on the historic, technical, utilizable and legal aspects of artificial floating islands. Although this report exemplifies artificial floating islands developed for offshore cities, electrical power generation and basing for the military, its content is applicable to any offshore floating development.

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Soviet Predatory Practices In The U. S. Liner Trades: Strategy And Prospects, Daniel D. Thompson Apr 1983

Soviet Predatory Practices In The U. S. Liner Trades: Strategy And Prospects, Daniel D. Thompson

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The impressive growth of the Soviet Merchant Marine during the past two decades. and its anticipated future expansion have given rise to questions concerning the likely future impact of that fleet on world shipping and the relative importance of maritime commerce to the Soviet Union itself. U.S. owners and regulatory bodies have, along with other Western owners and shipping bodies, consistently pointed an accusing finger at the Soviets for attempting to capture more than a fair share of general cargo tonnage in the world liner market. Charges of predatory Soviet rate cutting practices have been widely advertised by American operators …

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Redevelopment In Jacksonville Beach, Florida: A Coastal Zone Management Perspective, Keith E. Falt Apr 1983

Redevelopment In Jacksonville Beach, Florida: A Coastal Zone Management Perspective, Keith E. Falt

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The purpose of this paper is to provide the community leaders and the concerned citizens of Jacksonville Beach, Florida with an understanding of the issues involved with development of the beachfront of that community. Too often development projects are planned and implemented with those responsible unaware of many of the factors which will impact the success of the project. The unusual qualities of the shoreline mandate careful consideration.

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Beach Ownership And Public Access In Massachusetts, Mark Harlow Robinson Jan 1983