Living shorelines help protect Floridaâs vanishing landscapes | Letters Â
The ongoing disappearance of the land at Egmont Key persists at a staggering rate of 4 acres per year due ...
Tag: coastal erosion
Invest in innovation to reverse damage done to coral reefs, build coastal resilience
Corals play a crucial role in supporting marine biodiversity and protect coastal communities from erosion and storm surges.
Amended bill banning heat protections sent to Florida House; beach renourishment effort stalls
HB 433 would preempt cities and counties from requiring businesses to allow outdoor workers to receive shade and water breaks.
Surfrider Foundation gives Florida a D- grade in coastal management, but South Florida officials disagree
Florida scored 'OK' in sediment management but 'Bad' in coastal armoring, development and sea-level rise.
Barrier islands are first line of protection for Gulf Coast communities
Barrier islands and their intact dunes are our natural fortresses
Can the âsand motorâ save West Africaâs eroding coast?
As sea levels rise, engineers are using massive Dutch-inspired sand sculptures to protect shorefront settlements.
Sea ottersâ homecoming to a California estuary shows payoff in conservation efforts
Findings show that the erosion of creekbanks and marsh edges in areas with large otter populations has slowed.
Bill would encourage mangrove restoration in Florida; climate funds sought to expand waste-to-energy facilities
SB 32 would encourage local governments to replant and restore mangroves, and implement incentives to install 'living shorelines.'
A 2023 hurricane season success story: Cedar Keyâs living shorelines bolster resilient community
Living shorelines use natural solutions â installed plants and habitat structures â to strengthen beaches against erosion.
Living shorelines provide a natural defense against climate change for Floridaâs coastsÂ
Living shorelines offer a sustainable alternative to traditional protection methods that can exacerbate problems they aim to solve.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic Universityâs Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
