Marine Sciences Department (MARS)
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Scholarly publications, presentations, and other creations of faculty members in the Marine Sciences Department.
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The influence of sargassum on west-end beach sand accretion: Galveston Island, Texas. Progress and status report May 15, 2006
(Coastal Geology Laboratory, Texas A&M University at Galveston, 2006-05-15)The beaches of Galveston Island experience an annual beach cast of Sargassum (“seaweed”) during late spring/early summer – a season of significant economic input to the island and county. This accumulation inspires much ... -
Core Sample: West End Sargassum Project
(2012-11-06)Beach core sample for September 19, 2006 at Pirate's Beach, Galveston Island, Texas. -
The Ike Dike: a coastal barrier protecting the Houston/Galveston region from hurricane storm surge
(2012)Presentation on the Ike dike including: what we wish to protect; the nature of the threat; proposed comprehensive solution; next steps. -
The Ike Dike; a coastal barrier protecting the Houston/Galveston region from hurricane storm surge
(2012)Ike Dike information optimized for Power Point 2007 presentation -
The Ike Dike: a coastal barrier protecting the Houston/Galveston region from hurricane storm surge
(2012-02)Presentation by Dr. Merrell to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the challenges, desirability and potential model of the Ike Dike at preventing damages from hurricane surges in the Houston/Galveston area. -
The Ike Dike: a coastal barrier protecting the Houston/Galveston region from hurricane storm surge; a presentation to the Board of Trustees, Galveston Wharves, September 27, 2012
(2012-09)Presentation by Dr. Merrell to the Board of Trustees, Galveston Wharves, concerning the concept and reasoning behind creating an "Ike Dike" to protect the Houston/Galveston area from tidal surges resulting from tropical ... -
Texas Delegation to the Netherlands September 16-18, 2012
(2012-10-02)Delegation from Texas A&M University at Galveston and Galveston citizens and business owners goes to the Netherlands to see coastal barriers designed to facilitate tourism as well as protect from tital surges. The barriers ...
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