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Hawai'i 'living breakwater' aims to protect coast and coral
Original: How a ‘living breakwater’ in Hawai‘i aims to create coral habitat and protect coastline
A project in Hawai'i is building a 'living breakwater' designed to shield the coastline from waves and erosion while creating habitat for coral. The structure is intended to double as coastal defense and reef restoration, offering a nature-based alternative to concrete seawalls. It is drawing attention as an example of how coastal communities can combine climate resilience with marine ecosystem recovery.
Why now: Interest in nature-based coastal protection and coral restoration is growing as sea-level rise and erosion threaten island shorelines.
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- How a ‘living breakwater’ in Hawai‘i aims to create coral habitat and protect coastline · news - Mongabay
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