c. Finally, the data on sand-size variation may improve understanding 

 of the coastal processes acting on beach sand. For example, the sand size 

 is relatively coarse on Island Beach and Long Beach Island, but relatively 

 fine on Atlantic City and Ludlam Island, with evidence of a discontinuity 

 in sand characteristics at Little Egg Inlet. This suggests further study 

 to examine the source of sand thought to be transported in the longshore 

 direction on these shores. 



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