A group of volunteers installed 20 Artificial Oyster Reefs (AOR) to create a 200-foot-long breakwater barrier off the coast of Comfort Island in Chandeleur Sound. Over time, these oyster cages, filled with rocks and installed in a row, will develop a living reef that provides storm and tide barriers, give marine habitat, help filter surrounding water and protect against coastal erosion.
Interesting article about a coastal restoration project in South Louisiana and why it might help the fragile coast. These type of projects are great in that they cut down wave energy before it can slam into the fragile marsh grasses. The only downside that I can see is that sometimes the weight of the structures that are being built will cause it to sink into the soft sediment over time. I noticed on this project that the cages are being filled with rock and concrete, probably going to sink pretty fast. It's the same problem with the rock jetties in the area, what was above the water line sinks below.....
Read the full story here....
https://www.vanishingparadise.org/blog/2021/11/in-the-field-chandeleur-sound-living-shoreline-project-pairs-education-with-restoration
Boy that seems like a vast area that needs protecting....
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It looks more vast in person, believe me
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I was thinking if you can get the labor for free, it really does cut down on your costs.
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That's the problem with dredging
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