from the introduction, ". . .The objectives of this study were to map the texture of the surficial sediments, their organic content, and the distribution of eelgrass. This report summarizes the data in tabular form. . ...

from the conclusion, "Streamlining the bathymetry in a deepened compartment of Ambrose Channel; can prevent separation of the flow and allow the tidal currents to remain sufficiently high to prevent the formation of mud ...

from the introduction, "This report summaries the information needed by managers and identifies the general areas of research required. . .to develop that information."

from the introduction, "For the purposes of this paper, the Middle Atlantic Bight region is defined as those parts of United States Atlantic coastal waters from New York to Virginia inclusive and out to the edge of the ...

from the preface, ". . .this report is an informal report of the first two workshops. It is intended primarily to be input to the second workshop. . ."

from the scope, "This overview is designed to provide, an assessment of potential biological effects of sand and gravel mining in the Lower Bay Complex of New York Harbor. This assessment is made from the currently available ...

from the abstract, "We completed an investigation of all published and unpublished information available on the distributions of surficial sediment and eelgrass ( Zostera marina) in New York's south shore bays. This report ...