Biologically Dominated Engineered Coastal Breakwaters

Coastal land loss in Louisiana is occurring at astounding rates. New technologies for shoreline protection are needed that incorporate traditional engineering designs with natural systems (e.g., oyster reefs). Under optimal environmental conditions eastern Oysters (Crassotrea virginica) can biologic...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Risinger, Jon David
Other Authors: Hall, Steven
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2012
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Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-07032012-120846/