Salish shoreline armoring study shows cumulative effects on ecosystem

Salish shoreline armoring study shows cumulative effects on ecosystem Seattle WA (SPX) Apr 25, 2016 - Bulkheads and seawalls along the shores of Puget Sound help ease erosion and stabilize bluffs to protect waterfront properties. But these walled structures also shrink beaches, reduce habitat for invertebrates and spawning fish and, indirectly, degrade conditions for iconic species like salmon and orcas. Many studies have shown this pattern at seawall sites around Puget Sound. A new Univer ... more

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