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- U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). "Our Restless Tides." February 1998. (April 17, 2008)
http://www.co-ops.nos.noaa.gov/restles1.html - U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). "Tides and Currents FAQ." March 25, 2008. (April 17, 2008) http://www.co-ops.nos.noaa.gov/faq2.html
- U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). "Tides and Water Levels." March 25, 2008. (April 17, 2008) http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/kits/tides/welcome.html
