However, a wave of immigration beginning at the end of the 1950s resulted in dugongs being hunted for food.
The third wave began in 1998 and has resulted from political and social unrest in Zimbabwe.
High waves and tides resulted in significant beach erosion along the Outer Banks.
He said the three waves of tax cuts passed by Congress would result in stronger economic growth and a narrowing of the deficits.
Two days later, a tropical wave interacted with the system and resulted in it consolidating into a depression.
There was widespread relief that the wave of accusations of corruption against the government had not resulted in a military takeover.
Strong waves resulted in severe coastal erosion, and at one beach, the lack of sand destroyed a natural cove.
Between 1944 and 1947, a wave of forgeries resulted in fake Wennings making their way into the art trade.
The waves resulted in more than 226,000 deaths and over 1 million people were left homeless.
Many economists say they are sure that the wave of democratic reforms will necessarily result in better economic performance.