offshore reefs

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  • Created by: owalesx
  • Created on: 02-06-15 19:16

offshore reefs

Advantages

  • allow the build up of sand due to the reduction in wav energy
  • waves break further off shore and therefore reduce their erosive power

Disadvantages

  • may be removed by heavy storms
  • difficult to install

Evaluation

enormous concrete blocks and natural boulders are sunk offshore to alter wave direction and to dissipate the energy of waves and tides

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