Figure 1. Study area showing profile line locations. 



Figure 2. Most of the depth contours tend to be roughly shore-parallel, with 

 linear shoals that trend toward the east' off the central part of the island. 

 The distance from the edge of the Continental Shelf, located at a depth of 

 about 128 meters (420 feet), to the center of the island is approximately 125 

 kilometers. 



2. Civil Works History. 



Absecon Inlet is of great economic importance to Atlantic City as a result 

 of its extensive use by recreational and commercial fishing fleets. During 

 the early 1960's the inlet handled approximately 91,000 metric tons of water- 

 borne commerce annually; however, this has recently tapered off to average 



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