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Shea Helton

  • Initially, an FGCU project to help identify plant species that will accumulate and retain sand in efforts to reform dunes, used fence posts as reference points to track how sand moves and settles around plants over time.
    Environment
    FGCU efforts helping to shield vanishing Southwest Florida coast
    Shea Helton
    Southwest Florida coastlines are undergoing a dramatic transformation. The relentless force of the ocean is devouring the coastline. Rising sea levels paired with more frequent and powerful storms have turned what was once an escape to paradise into a glimpse of a harsh reality for locals and researchers alike. However, a team of researchers from Florida Gulf Coast University is working to address this challenge with a unique solution.