The Economic Times

In 2000, NOAA planted 500 square meters of cordgrass and added oyster shell on Pivers Island; the living shoreline later weathered Hurricanes Irene and Florence

In North Carolina, a living shoreline project has proven effective in combating significant erosion, relying on natural materials like marsh grass and oyster shells rather than traditional concrete barriers. The Pivers Island marsh not only withstood the force of hurricanes Irene and Florence but also served as a habitat for wildlife. This innovative, low-maintenance approach stands out as a sustainable method for coastal defense.