Oyster barrier reefs constructed at Cooks Beach

Two rows of large five foot by ten foot bags of welk shells line the shore. The bags are placed on an angle with gaps between each structure. The full height of the bag can be seen at low tide.

Photo By/Credit

Shane Godshall/American Littoral Society

Date Shot/Created

08/04/2022

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

Image

Oyster barrier reefs constructed at Cooks Beach.

Ecosystem

Coastal

Subject tags

Aquatic animals

Coastal restoration

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