Does anyone think these would have more merit then beach re nourishment? According to the site the reefs dissipate wave energy before it hits the beach. [FONT=Arial][/FONT] [FONT=Arial]"Naturally occurring submerged offshore reefs typically promote the development of wide sandy beaches in their lee. These beaches are less prone to severe erosion problems due to the protection provided by the reef.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial]The beaches inside the barrier reefs of Tahiti are a classic example. [/FONT] [FONT=Arial]The concept behind artificial submerged reefs is to mimic the results found in nature." [/FONT] [FONT=Arial][/FONT] [FONT=Arial]Here is the link. [URL]http://www.spacecoastreef.com/index_files/Page934.htm[/URL][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][/FONT] [FONT=Arial]It would also greatly help the surf around here, continuing to enhance tourism... ;-) [/FONT]
