Coastal geography

USA and Japan Olympic Surf Teams to Train on PerfectSwell®

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Applied sciences, Academic disciplines, Coastal geography, Surf, Wind wave, Distortion, Repeatability, Branches of science

Technology Advancements: Wave size, additional Wave Design Parameters, Key Software Improvement; Temporal Distortion creates exceptional precision.

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  • Technology Advancements: Wave size, additional Wave Design Parameters, Key Software Improvement; Temporal Distortion creates exceptional precision.
  • Schedule: July 12-13 Japan Olympic Team Training, July 16-19 USA Olympic Team Training
    The punch and variability of PerfectSwell waves along with the repeatability presents an unprecedented training opportunity for professional athletes in a safe controlled environment to ensure the highest degree of health and safety in compliance with government restrictions.
  • SurfStream venues have capacity of 100's while PerfectSwell surf pools are 1 acre plus with capacity in the 1,000's.
  • PerfectSwell Shizunami Surf Stadium is founded on principals of community and giving back.

Sea Level Rise Data for every address in the USA is now in the HazardHub API

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Physical geography, Oceanography, Climate change adaptation, Coastal geography, Sea level rise, Earth sciences

Brady Foust, Ph.D., and Chief Scientist of HazardHub says, "We are very excited to add Sea Level Rise data to our suite of hazard risk data.

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  • Brady Foust, Ph.D., and Chief Scientist of HazardHub says, "We are very excited to add Sea Level Rise data to our suite of hazard risk data.
  • Sea Level Rise data is fully integrated into the HazardHub API, along with more than 1000 additional data elements to help drive superior, risk-based decisions.
  • Sea Level Rise data is immediately available via the HazardHub API.
  • To learn more about Sea Level Rise and other peril datasets from HazardHub, visit http://www.hazardhub.com or reach us directly at [email protected] .

Dr. Vincent Rodriguez is Named as the Next President of Coastline College

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Coastal geography, Rodríguez, Rodríguez, Coast

b'ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Vince Rodriguez has been named the next president of Coastline College by the Coast Community College District Board of Trustees.

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  • b'ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Vince Rodriguez has been named the next president of Coastline College by the Coast Community College District Board of Trustees.
  • Dr. Rodriguez will succeed the retiring president, Dr. Lorretta Adrian, on July 1, 2021.\n"I am so pleased for Dr. Vince Rodriguez on his appointment as the new president of Coastline College.Dr.
  • Rodriguez has been with the Coast District and Coastline College for many years.I know that he loves Coastline tremendously and I am delighted that Coastline will be in good hands for years to come.
  • "Coastline College embraces its dual mission of access and innovation, while we prepare for new and exciting approaches for serving students.

RISING TIDE EXHIBITION AT MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK ILLUSTRATES THE DRAMATIC CONSEQUENCES OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Geography of the United States, Tropical cyclones, The United States, Climate change adaptation, Coastal geography, Effects of climate change, Climate Museum, New York City, Sea level rise, Hurricane Sandy

With major weather events like Superstorm Sandy, we came to truly understand, first-hand, the dramatic impact of rising sea levels, saidWhitney Donhauser, RonayMenschelDirector and President of the Museum of the City of New York.

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  • With major weather events like Superstorm Sandy, we came to truly understand, first-hand, the dramatic impact of rising sea levels, saidWhitney Donhauser, RonayMenschelDirector and President of the Museum of the City of New York.
  • Rising Tideprovides vivid visual documentation of how climate change isalready affecting so many people, including New Yorkers.
  • Rising Tide: Visualizing the Human Costs of Climate Changemarks the U.S. launch of vanLohuizen'snew book,After UsTheDeluge: The Human Consequences of Rising Sea Levels.
  • Special thanks toThe Climate Museum; the New York City MayorsOffice ofResiliency,the New York City Mayors Office of Sustainability;andKevinHsu, the Centre forLiveableCities.

Introducing Marvin Signature® Coastline: Strength And Beauty For Coastal Environments

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Computing, Articles, Coast, Coastal geography, Door, Microsoft Windows, Marvin, Technology

SIW impact-resistant products are now officially Marvin Signature Coastline windows and doors.

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  • SIW impact-resistant products are now officially Marvin Signature Coastline windows and doors.
  • Marvin Signature Coastline windows and doors combine premium aesthetics, design flexibility, and advanced coastal performance.
  • The Coastline product line joins other impact-rated products in the Marvin Ultimate and Elevate lines to represent the broader Marvin Coastal Solutions portfolio.
  • Marvin Signature Coastline windows and doors are available at Marvin Coastline dealers throughout Florida.

Endangered Oyster Reefs Are Given New Life By Sea & Shoreline

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Physical geography, Coastal geography, Ostreida, Oyster, Smoked food, Earth sciences, Sea, Oyster reef restoration

Since the 1950's, Naples Bay has lost 80% of its oyster reefs due to development, dredging, erosion from boat wakes, and decreasing water quality.

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  • Since the 1950's, Naples Bay has lost 80% of its oyster reefs due to development, dredging, erosion from boat wakes, and decreasing water quality.
  • The project was a collaboration between Sea & Shoreline and the City of Naples, all in an effort to support conservation and environmental enhancement.
  • "Oyster reefs are among the most threatened habitats in the world and need our protection," said Sea & Shoreline President Carter Henne.
  • Thanks to Sea & Shoreline, we have four newly created reefs that we look forward to watching grow in the future."

Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort Hires Charlie Fischer as Director of Tennis

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Earth sciences, Coastal geography, Dune, Sedimentology, Physical sciences

Miramar Beach, Fla, Dec. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort hires Tennis Professional Charlie Fischer as the new Director of Tennis.

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  • Miramar Beach, Fla, Dec. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort hires Tennis Professional Charlie Fischer as the new Director of Tennis.
  • Hidden Dunes Resort Tennis Center has been named a Silver Medal Resort, by Tennis Resorts Online for nearly 10 years.
  • Located in Miramar Beach in Northwest Florida, Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort features four championship clay courts and consistently receives high marks for overall tennis experience, tennis staff, instruction, and like-level game matching.
  • One of South Walton's undiscovered escapes, Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort is nestled on 27-acres overlooking Northwest Floridas white-sand beaches.

Myrtle Beach Community Grande Dunes Continues Thriving Growth with New Product Offerings

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Friday, December 4, 2020
Physical geography, Earth sciences, Landforms, Coastal geography, Dune, Sedimentology, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Grande Dunes, a 2,200-acre, master-planned community in Myrtle Beach, SC, has announced a series of new model homes to be opened to the public.

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  • MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Grande Dunes, a 2,200-acre, master-planned community in Myrtle Beach, SC, has announced a series of new model homes to be opened to the public.
  • Waterside Edge is the second community in Grande Dunes' "Waterside" series of neighborhoods located within Marina Village, offering residents a unique lifestyle option of having access to both Del Webb amenities and Grande Dunes, which includes beach access, golf, tennis, and more.
  • For those interested in learning more about these six new model homes or opportunities in Grande Dunes, Grande Dunes Properties is currently offering information about available spots and touring options.
  • Grande Dunes is a 2,600-acre master-planned community located in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation Advances US Offshore Wind Energy Industry with Decision to Design First Jones Act Compliant, Purpose-built Vessel for Subsea Rock Installation

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Wind power, Great Lakes region, Offshore wind power, Physical geography, Subsea, Offshore, Dredging, Great Lakes, Coastal geography, Articles

"We are initiating this project because we firmly believe that a Jones Act compliant offshore wind subsea rock installation vessel is a critical foundational piece required to advance the U.S. offshore wind energy industry.

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  • "We are initiating this project because we firmly believe that a Jones Act compliant offshore wind subsea rock installation vessel is a critical foundational piece required to advance the U.S. offshore wind energy industry.
  • Their new vessel will complete another major piece of the offshore wind industry puzzle," said Liz Burdock, CEO of the Business Network for Offshore Wind.
  • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Great Lakes) is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States.
  • Great Lakes cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by Great Lakes are not guarantees or indicative of future performance.

Nutrition21's Nitrosigine® Featured in Revamped GAT Sport Pre-Workout Line

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Physical geography, Coastal geography, GAT, Wadden Sea

HARRISON, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Nutrition21, LLC ("Nutrition21") has announced today that its clinically substantiated Nitrosigine ingredient has been added to GAT Sports' revamped Nitraflex line.

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  • HARRISON, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Nutrition21, LLC ("Nutrition21") has announced today that its clinically substantiated Nitrosigine ingredient has been added to GAT Sports' revamped Nitraflex line.
  • Nitrosigine is a patented complex ofarginine and silicon that is supported by 30 research studies.
  • Nitrosigine is scientifically engineered to work in as little as 15 minutes and last up to six hours.
  • "GAT Sport obviously sees huge potential in Nitrosigine, which is the only new ingredient in the company's revamped line."