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Florida beaches face sand shortage
Beaches in the US state are rapidly running out of sand that could cripple tourism industry.
Last Modified: 14 Sep 2013 02:59
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Florida has long been renowned for its beaches and endless sunshine, but the US state is facing a crisis that could cripple the tourism industry - the beaches are rapidly running out of sand.
And sourcing sand through traditional methods, like dredging, is in short supply.
Al Jazeera's Andy Gallacher reports from Miami.
