GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA - 2016

Current Research in Coastal Environments (Posters)

Session No. 333
Wednesday, 28 September 2016: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Exhibit Hall E/F (Colorado Convention Center)
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TEXTURAL AND COMPOSITIONAL TRENDS WITHIN LATE HOLOCENE OLD-GENERATION COASTAL RIDGES, SLITERE, LATVIA
Abstract ID#: 284266
O'CONNELL, Bailey M.1, BUYNEVICH, Ilya V.1, PUPIENIS, Donatas2, BITINAS, Albertas3, TONISSON, Hannes4, BRUNINA, Liga5, DOBROTIN, Nikita3, DAMUSYTE, Aldona6, MOLODKOV, Anatoly7 and VILUMAA, Kadri4, (1)Department of Earth & Environmental Science, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, (2)Faculty of Natural Sciences, Vilnius University, 21/27 Ciurlionio St, Vilnius, Lithuania, (3)Klaipeda University, H. Manto 84, Klaipeda, LT 92294, Lithuania, (4)IETU - Institute of Ecology, Tallinn University, Tallinn, 10120, Estonia, (5)Baltic Coasts, Riga, LV-1001, Latvia, (6)Department of Quaternary Geology, Lithuanian Geological Survey, 35 S.Konarskio St, Vilnius, LT-03123, Lithuania, (7)Tallinn University of Technology, Institute of Geology, Tallinn, 19086, Estonia, tuf77619@temple.edu
213
DEFINING THE ORIGIN AND GEOLOGY OF AN ESTUARINE SAND RIDGE FIELD, PAMLICO SOUND, NC, USA
Abstract ID#: 284802
QUERRY, Brian K.1, MALLINSON, David J.1, CULVER, Stephen J.1, LEORRI, Eduardo1 and MULLIGAN, Ryan2, (1)Department of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, 101 Graham Building, Greenville, NC 27858, (2)Department of Civil Engineering, Queen's University, 58 University Ave, Kingston, ON K7L3N6, Canada, querryb15@students.ecu.edu
214
UTILIZATION OF TOPOGRAPHIC ANISOTROPY FOR ASSESSMENT AND DETECTION OF RIP CHANNELS
Abstract ID#: 285656
HARTMAN, Kendall D., Department of Geography, College of Geosciences, Texas A&M University, O&M Building Rm 814, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3147; Center for Geospatial Sciences, Applications and Technology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, TRIMBLE, Sarah M., Department of Geography, College of Geosciences, Texas A&M University, O&M Building Rm 814, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3147, BISHOP, Michael P., Department of Geography, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843; Center for Geospatial Sciences, Applications and Technology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843 and HOUSER, Chris, Geology/Geophysics, Texas A&M Univ, 3115 TAMU, Halbouty Bldg, College Station, TX 77843, kenhartman04@gmail.com
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STRATIGRAPHIC SIGNIFICANCE OF EASTERN OYSTERS IN THE POTOMAC RIVER, A MAJOR TRIBUTARY TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY: IMPLICATIONS FOR SEA LEVEL AND ANTHROPOGENIC CHANGE
Abstract ID#: 284925
WONDOLOWSKI, Nicholas A., Department of Geological Sciences, Salem State University, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970, HUBENY, J. Bradford, Geological Sciences, Salem State University, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970, PRESCOTT, Tammy, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Mary Washington, Jepson Science Center, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, NEILSON, Miles A., Department of Geological Sciences, Salem State University, Salem, MA 01970 and CLEVENGER, Megan, University of Mary Washington, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, nickwondo@gmail.com
216
QUANTIFYING THE IMPACTS OF EL NIƱO ON ACROPORA CERVICORNIS ABUNDANCE AT CORAL GARDENS, BELIZE
Abstract ID#: 283818
WHITE, Mary Frances W.1, MCMANUS, Lauren R.1, GREER, Lisa2 and CURRAN, H. Allen3, (1)Department of Geology, Washington and Lee University, 204 W Washington St, Lexington, VA 24450, (2)Department of Geology, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA 24450, (3)Department of Geosciences, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, whitem17@mail.wlu.edu
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MONITORING COASTAL GEOMORPHOLOGY THROUGH VOLUMETRIC QUANTIFICATIONS OF TOPOGRAPHICAL CHANGE: ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGIONAL PROTOCOL
Abstract ID#: 287033
SCHMELZ, William J., SPAHN, Andrea, AMES, Katherine, GREENBERG, Joshua, HAUSSNER, Elizabeth, ENDICOTT, Michael and PSUTY, Norbert P., New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers University, 74 Magruder Road, Highlands, NJ 07732, schmelz@marine.rutgers.edu
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APPLICATION OF TOPOGRAPHIC ANISOTROPY FOR ASSESSING BARRIER ISLAND MORPHOLOGY
Abstract ID#: 283654
LEHNER, Jacob1, WERNETTE, Phillipe A.1, BISHOP, Michael P.2 and HOUSER, Chris3, (1)Geography, Texas A&M University, TAMU MS 3147, College Station, TX 77843, (2)Department of Geography, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, (3)Geology/Geophysics, Texas A&M Univ, 3115 TAMU, Halbouty Bldg, College Station, TX 77843, jlehner@tamu.edu
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SEDIMENTATION THROUGHOUT THE GLOBAL OCEAN: NEW DETAILED MAPPINGS AND STATISTICS
Abstract ID#: 285767
JENKINS, Chris, University of Colorado Boulder, INSTAAR, Boulder, CO 80309; University of Colorado Boulder, INSTAAR, 4001 Discovery Drive, Boulder, CO 80309-0450, jenkinsc0@gmail.com
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IMMEDIATE PROFILE ADJUSTMENT AND ALONGSHORE VARIABILITY OF A SMALL NOURISHMENT PROJECT IN SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, USA
Abstract ID#: 286514
SHAHAN, Thomas Andrew, Geosciences, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431, tshahan@fau.edu
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HYDROLOGIC RESPONSES OF A COASTAL MARSH ALONG A SALINITY GRADIENT: A CASE STUDY IN GRAND BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE, MISSISSIPPI
Abstract ID#: 286593
THOMPSON, James A.1, HEITMULLER, Franklin T.1, BIBER, Patrick D.2, KUEHN, Kevin A.3 and DAVIS, Micheal A.3, (1)Geography and Geology, The University of Southern Mississippi, Box 5051, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5051, (2)Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, University of Southern Mississippi, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, (3)Biological Sciences, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406, geojimmyt@gmail.com
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CHARACTERIZING RELICT SHORELINES TO ESTABLISH A PALEOHYDROGRAPH FOR THE PEACE-ATHABASCA DELTA: A KEY HYDROLOGIC NODE OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER BASIN, NORTHWESTERN CANADA
Abstract ID#: 286677
ZAMPERONI, Anthony1, JOHNSTON, John W.2, WOLFE, Brent B.3, HALL, Roland I.4, ENDRES, Tony2, DUGUAY, Claude5 and JOL, Harry M.6, (1)Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada, (2)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Water Institute, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave West, Waterloo, ON N2L3G1, Canada, (3)Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5, Canada, (4)Department of Biology and Water Institute, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue, West, Waterloo, ON N2L3G1, Canada, (5)Geography and Environmental Management and Water Institute, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada, (6)Department of Geography and Anthropology, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Avenue, P.O. Box 4004, Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004, adzamper7117@gmail.com
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ESTABLISHING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN VEGETATION DYNAMICS IN CONTEXT OF GEOLOGIC FRAMEWORK ALONG PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE, TEXAS, USA
Abstract ID#: 285472
SMART, Nicholas Hunter1, WERNETTE, Phillipe A.2, TUTTLE, Larry2, TAYLOR, Dawan3, FERGUSON, Bri2 and LEHNER, Jacob2, (1)Texas A&M University, 400 Bizzell St, College Station, TX 77840; Geography, Texas A&M University, TAMU MS 3147, College Station, TX 77843, (2)Geography, Texas A&M University, TAMU MS 3147, College Station, TX 77843, (3)Geography, Texas A&M University, TAMU MS 3147, College Station, TX 77843; Geography, Texas A&M University, 400 Bizzell St, College Station, TX 77840, nicholas.smart12@tamu.edu
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WHAT IS A DUNE? EVALUATING CURRENT METHODS OF EXTRACTING COASTAL DUNES FROM DEMS
Abstract ID#: 281933
DECUIR, Claire1, EYLER, Rachel2, TAYLOR, Hannah1, WERNETTE, Phillipe A.1, TAUBE, Caleb1 and THOMPSON, Stephanie1, (1)Geography, Texas A&M University, TAMU MS 3147, College Station, TX 77843, (2)Geography, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, cdecuir1@tamu.edu
225
MICROPLASTICS IN DUNE SANDS FROM OUTER CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS
Abstract ID#: 282703
SCHNEIDERMAN, Jill S., Earth Science and Geography, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Box 312, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0312, schneiderman@vassar.edu
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GEOMORPHIC ANALYSIS OF BEACH MORPHOLOGY IN RELATION TO SUBSTRATE, VEGETATION, AND EROSION HISTORY, GALLEON FISH SANCTUARY, ST. ELIZABETH, JAMAICA
Abstract ID#: 287565
GEIER, Kayla M., Geography, Geology, and Planning, Missouri State University, 901 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897; Ozarks Environmental and Water Resource Institute, Missouri State University, 901 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897 and PAVLOWSKY, Robert T., Ozarks Environmental and Water Resource Institute, Missouri State University, 901 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897, Geier017@live.missouristate.edu
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