The New Jersey Shore Proetction Master Plan was developed through a series of preliminary and draft working documents as well as public workshops and hearings. At appropireate stages of the study program, significant public and government agency comments were reviewed and incorporated. The Master Plan represents the culmination of this process. This second volume is the Basis and Background for proposals put forth in Volume 1. Much of the information contained herein is taken from the Draft Shore Protection Master Plan (Sep 1980).Prepared with the assistance of Dames & Moore [Cranford, NJ 07016]Contract Number DBC-P168 Job Number 2422-013-10Purpose: To present and discuss the New Jersey Shore Protection Master Plan