How oyster reefs can mitigate the impacts of storm surges

Strong winds force waves inland

and create storm surges

Columns are deployed to which oysters can attach to and grow

Oyster reefs break up

the wave energy and

reduce the impact

Strong winds force waves inland

and create storm surges

Columns are deployed to which oysters can attach to and grow

Oyster reefs break up

the wave energy and

reduce the impact

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Strong winds force

waves inland and

create storm surges

Oyster reefs break up

the wave energy and

reduce the impact

Columns are deployed to which oysters can attach to and grow

1

3

2

Strong winds force

waves inland and

create storm surges

Oyster reefs break up

the wave energy and

reduce the impact

Columns are deployed to which oysters can attach to and grow