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30 American Beaches That May Soon Disappear

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15. Neptune Beach, Duval County, FL
> Avg. annual beach loss: -10.1%
> Beach length 2008: 3.6 miles
> Beach length 2018: 1.2 miles (-65.5%)
> Area population change (2013-2017): 872,598 to 912,043 (+4.5%)
> Avg. monthly precipitation: 4.23 inches

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14. Semiahmoo County Park, Whatcom County, WA
> Avg. annual beach loss: -10.3%
> Beach length 2007: 3.2 miles
> Beach length 2013: 1.7 miles (-48.0%)
> Area population change (2013-2017): 203,211 to 212,738 (+4.7%)
> Avg. monthly precipitation: 6.05 inches

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13. Daytona Beach Shores at Florida Shores Boulevard, Volusia County, FL
> Avg. annual beach loss: -10.3%
> Beach length 2008: 3.6 miles
> Beach length 2018: 1.2 miles (-66.5%)
> Area population change (2013-2017): 496,268 to 518,660 (+4.5%)
> Avg. monthly precipitation: 4.36 inches

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12. Drayton Harbor, Whatcom County, WA
> Avg. annual beach loss: -10.5%
> Beach length 2008: 1.9 miles
> Beach length 2011: 1.4 miles (-28.2%)
> Area population change (2013-2017): 203,211 to 212,738 (+4.7%)
> Avg. monthly precipitation: 6.05 inches

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11. Caswell Beach, Public Beach Access, Brunswick County, NC
> Avg. annual beach loss: -10.8%
> Beach length 2007: 5.0 miles
> Beach length 2018: 1.4 miles (-71.6%)
> Area population change (2013-2017): 110,324 to 122,586 (+11.1%)
> Avg. monthly precipitation: 4.45 inches

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