Can walls of oysters protect shores against hurricanes? Darpa wants to know.

On October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 storm, struck Tyndall Air Force Base, causing over $5 billion in damage but surprisingly sparing it from flooding. This event heightened awareness within the US Department of Defense regarding climate change threats to coastal installations. In response, Tyndall is testing a groundbreaking artificial reef designed by Rutgers University scientists to combat intensified storm surges. This innovative structure, intended to foster oyster growth, can reduce wave energy by 70%, showcasing a potential natural solution for beach erosion and storm protection. Learn more about this unique approach. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: Ars Technica