Three scales of coastal study are described: (1) a reconnaissance type, 

 which includes sediment sampling, field sketching and field survey; (2) 

 an intermediate scale of study, applied to Merrimack Inlet, Massachusetts; 

 and (3) a detailed study, carried out on Plum Island, Massachusetts. 



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 *Jerome, W. C, Jr., A. P. Chesmore, C. 0. Anderson, Jr., and F. Grice. 1965. 

 A study of the marine resources of the Merrimack River estuary. The Com- 

 monwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Marine Fisheries, Monograph Series 

 No. 1. 90 pp. 



This report presents a comprehensive overview of data on marine resources 

 of the Merrimack River estuary, with specific information on Plum Island 

 and Salisbury, Massachusetts. Besides the data on physical and chemical 

 characteristics, flora, and the fisheries industries, there is a discus- 

 sion of the economic values of marine resources in the area. Management 

 recommendations are presented for these resources. 



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 *Jones, J. R. 1977. An alternative hypothesis for barrier island migration. 

 Ph.D. Thesis. Boston University. (Dissertation Abstracts 37:6038-B.) 

 205 pp. 



This study examines geomorphic and sedimentological parameters of 

 barrier island migration, based on an analysis and comparison of quartz 

 sand samples from the Plum Island-Castle Meek, Massachusetts, barrier 

 island system. 



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Mclntire, W. G., and J. P. Morgan. 1963. Recent geomorphic history of Plum 



Island, Massachusetts and adjacent coasts. Louisiana State University, 



Coastal Studies Series Report No. 8. 44 pp. 



Discusses formation, structure, physical features, changes in shoreline 

 position, and C-14 dating relative to changing sea level positions of 

 Plum Island, Massachusetts. 



127 

 *Wentworth, C. E. 1969. Beach erosion control in New England. Shore and 

 Beach 37(2):24-30. 



Coastal erosion problems in New England are discussed specifically as 

 they relate to Martha's Vineyard and Plum Island, Massachusetts. 



Castle Neck 



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 *Chesmore, A. P., D. J. Brown, and R. D. Anderson. 1973. A study of the 

 marine resources of Essex Bay. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 

 Division of Marine Fisheries, Monograph Series No. 13. 38 pp. 



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