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Waves near beach.

Wave action is one of the most significant environmental conditions affecting life in the sea. Water in the ocean is constantly moving due to wind, waves, the tide and underwater currents. The impact of waves generally reduces with depth.

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Published: 17 September 2009Updated: 12 January 2018Size: 1.71 MB
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