U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District’s, Hopper Dredge MURDEN pumps slurry during 24/7 dredging operations near an inlet in Ocean City, Md., Sept 20, 2021. Before dredging cycles, crew members conduct pre-dredge surveys and evaluate their findings to focus on shoaling during the dredging operations. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)