Geotextile tube
A geotextile tube is a large, tube-shaped bag made of porous, weather-resistant
living shorelines approach to coastal management. They are aligned with the shoreline to weaken wave energy and protect against coastal erosion. The tubes facilitate oyster reef development and create areas to dispose of new dredge material.[1] Geotextile tubes are also installed for land reclamation and temporarily installed during the dewatering phase of a dredging
operation.
If a geotextile tube is exposed to the elements, it can be vulnerable to bursting.[2]
Notable installations
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- Grand Isle, Louisiana ("Burrito Levee")
See also
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References
- ^ "NOAA Habitat Conservation - Restoration Center - Restoration Techniques and Monitoring - Living Shorelines Implementation". Habitat.noaa.gov. Archived from the original on 9 October 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- The Times-Picayune. New Orleans. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
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