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Wave climate
The long-term statistical characterization of the behaviour of waves in the ocean.
Wave refraction
Wave refraction is the process by which wave crests are bent according to variations in seabed contours. This is because as a wave enters shallow water its speed becomes a function of water depth, which causes a change in wave direction in differing water depths.
Welsh Assembly Government
The Welsh Assembly Government is the devolved government for Wales, with responsibility for the regulation of aggregate extraction in the marine environment.