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Shorelines with high boat wake and wave energy face especially rapid erosion and habitat loss. A new living shoreline design from researchers at the University of Florida and the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve that uses gabion breaks has proven successful in high-energy environments. The gabion-break design uses two lines of defense to reduce erosion along the marsh edge - porous wooden breakwalls placed in front of structures that will foster oyster growth.

This video discusses the project and details the construction and installation process for gabion-breaks. It serves as a useful resource for others interested in learning more about gabion-breaks or installing them in their own area.

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