2019.09.04

Beyond Seawalls

Fortified wetlands can protect shorelines better than hard structures

Oysters are tested in experimental configurations for shoring up a coastline near Beaufort, N.C. Credit: John Althouse

Oysters are tested in experimental configurations for shoring up a coastline near Beaufort, N.C. Credit: John Althouse

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