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flag New York City constructs $111m Living Breakwaters reefs in Staten Island for storm surge protection and ecosystem restoration.

flag New York City has constructed "Living Breakwaters," an innovative series of artificial reefs off Staten Island, using $111 million from Sandy recovery funds. flag Designed to protect against future storm surges and restore the bay ecosystem, these reefs feature living elements like tidepools to shelter marine life. flag The project has drawn interest from other coastal cities, including Cedar Key, Florida, highlighting its potential for storm protection and ecological revival.

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