Dear Mr. Jim Hinsch;

I think I can understand your "suspicion" from reading you’re other posts. You remind me of the Mayor at Amityville in "Jaws" who refused to believe scientists until bodies washed ashore.

Very few people read our reports, with the exception of a few ecologists, so I doubt it will affect your tourism any more than you yourself allow it to

I would suggest that if you own property in Boca Chica, or are a Town Official, you contract with an engineer and clear up this problem, it won't go away on it's own

As for contacting or verifying the information, we are a not for profit organization founded over 20 years ago by the Rachel Carson Foundation. Most of our fieldwork (As is being down now) is carried out by graduate students aboard a graciously donated private boat now outside the Boca Chica Harbor.

I would suggest that you contact Maria or Kelly at Caribbeantraveler@juno.com and ask if they are willing to impart any information. You could also try the ocean Sciences Department at Miami U (Florida) and see if they can be of help.

Good luck, and find that problem

We are currently operating out of Yarmouth Nova Scotia where I will be in the lab on Monday. If you wish to email me there, I will try and assist you

Marcie