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Sinking ships as hurricane barriers for Louisiana coast
Marine scientists and state officials weigh sinking obsolete ships along the water edge to form a steel barrier against hurricane flooding. The plan envisions using tankers and cargo ships as levees while addressing environmental safety and costs. Proponents note quick deployment versus long levee timelines, but critics urge natural marsh restoration instead.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Uncle Sam
Paul Kemp
Louisiana State University
School of the Coast
Walter Boasso
Boasso
St. Bernard Parish
St. Bernard
Mississippi River Gulf
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
John Laguens
Shannon Russell
U.S. Maritime Administration
Florida
Russell
U.S. Air Force
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
James River Naval Reserve Fleet
Ft. Eustis
Artiifical Reef Association
Key West
Kerry St. Pe
Barataria Terrebonne National Estuary
LSU
Kemp
Midwest