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![Slide 1. Title Image: Regional scale understanding of the geologic character and sand resources of the Atlantic inner continental shelf, Maine to Virginia.](images/Slide1_300.JPG) Slide 1. Title Image: Regional scale understanding of the geologic character and sand resources of the Atlantic inner continental shelf, Maine to Virginia. Click for larger image
![Slide 2. Coastal change is driven by many factors, including local geology, geomorphology, sea-level change and weather.](images/Slide2_300.JPG) Slide 2. Coastal change is driven by many factors, including local geology, geomorphology, sea-level change and weather. Click for larger image
![Slide 3. Scientific knowledge and understanding of the sea floor composition and morphology is important in understanding coastal change.](images/Slide3_300.JPG) Slide 3. Scientific knowledge and understanding of the sea floor composition and morphology is important in understanding coastal change.Click for larger image
![Slide 4. Population density map of the continental U.S., highlighting the proximity of large population and development in the coastal areas.](images/Slide4_300.JPG) Slide 4. Population density map of the continental U.S., highlighting the proximity of large population and development in the coastal areas. Click for larger image
![Slide 5. Map showing the projected increases in population for the Northeast region.](images/Slide5_300.JPG) Slide 5. Map showing the projected increases in population for the Northeast region.Click for larger image
![Slide 6. Chart of the projected sea-level rise for the next 100 years.](images/Slide6_300.JPG) Slide 6.Slide 6. Chart of the projected sea-level rise for the next 100 years. Click for larger image
![Slide 7. Sensitive coastal areas will feel the most dramatic effects of sea level rise in future decades.](images/Slide7_300.JPG) Slide 7. Sensitive coastal areas will feel the most dramatic effects of sea level rise in future decades. Click for larger image
![Slide 8. The importance and practicality of considering use of offshore sand resources for beach nourishment to mitigate erosion.](images/Slide8_300.JPG) Slide 8. The importance and practicality of considering use of offshore sand resources for beach nourishment to mitigate erosion. Click for larger image
![Slide 9. The heterogeneous nature of offshore deposits makes base maps essential tools in management and planning for coastal areas.](images/Slide9_300.JPG) Slide 9. The heterogeneous nature of offshore deposits makes base maps essential tools in management and planning for coastal areas. Click for larger image
![Slide 10. Examples of surveys done by the USGS in sea floor mapping.](images/Slide10_300.JPG) Slide 10. Examples of surveys done by the USGS in sea floor mapping. Click for larger image
![Slide 11. Regional studies by the USGS and Army Corps of Engineers in the New York Bight region.](images/Slide11_300.JPG) Slide Regional studies by the USGS and Army Corps of Engineers in the New York Bight region. Click for larger image
![Slide 12. Multidisiplinary studies of New York Bight and coastal Long Island.](images/Slide12_300.JPG) Slide 12. Multidisiplinary studies of New York Bight and coastal Long Island. Click for larger image
![Slide 13. Sea-floor sediment texture maps produced using usSEABED data.](images/Slide13_300.JPG) Slide 13. Sea-floor sediment texture maps produced using usSEABED data. Click for larger image
![Slide 14. Interpretive map of sea-floor composition in New York Bight.](images/Slide14_300.JPG) Slide 14. Interpretive map of sea-floor composition in New York Bight. Click for larger image
![Slide 15. Distribution of Holocene sediments along southern Long Island, and paleobarrier island system.](images/Slide15_300.JPG) Slide 15. Distribution of Holocene sediments along southern Long Island, and paleobarrier island system. Click for larger image
![Slide 16. The USGS Marine Aggregate Resources and Processes rationale and focus.](images/Slide16_300.JPG) Slide 16. The USGS Marine Aggregate Resources and Processes rationale and focus. Click for larger image
![Slide 17. The USGS Marine Aggregate Resources and Processes scientific and data product goals.](images/Slide17_300.JPG) Slide 17. The USGS Marine Aggregate Resources and Processes scientific and data product goals. Click for larger image
![Slide 18. The USGS Marine Aggregate Resources and Processes projects and targeted geographic regions for assessments.](images/Slide18_300.JPG) Slide 18. The USGS Marine Aggregate Resources and Processes projects and targeted geographic regions for assessments. Click for larger image
![Slide 19. The usSEABED data coverage within the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone of the continental United States.](images/Slide19_300.JPG) Slide 19. The usSEABED data coverage within the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone of the continental United States. Click for larger image
![Slide 20. Summary of coastal processes and the USGS Marine Aggregate Resources and Processes contribution to better understanding of these processes. .](images/Slide20_300.JPG) Slide 20. Summary of coastal processes and the USGS Marine Aggregate Resources and Processes contribution to better understanding of these processes. Click for larger image
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