Sand and Gravel an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Vivian, Murray, in Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences (Second Edition), 2009. Sand/Gravel Extraction Introduction. Sand and gravel is dredged from the seabed in various parts of the world for, among other things, land reclamation, concreting aggregate, building sand, beach nourishment, and coastal protection. The largest producer in the world is Japan at around 80–100 Mm 3 per year ...