Analyzing the Belowground Biomass of the Camp Wilkes Living Shoreline​

Authors

Ally Matheny, Belmont UniversityFollow
Wei Wu Dr., University of Southern MississippiFollow
Makenzie Holifield, University of Southern MississippiFollow

Publication Date

2024

College

Sciences and Mathematics, College of

Department

Biology, Department of

SURS Faculty Advisor

Dr. Wei Wu

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Abstract

By utilizing natural materials, living shorelines contribute to coastal resilience. While traditional concrete seawalls stabilize the land and reduce erosion, living shorelines do so too while also providing a variety of species with a place to live, maintaining or enhancing habitats, and improving the quality and flow of water. Living shorelines are made up of naturally occurring materials like plants, sand, shells and rocks. The Camp Wilkes’ Living Shoreline project entails building 150 linear feet of breakwater along Camp Wilkes’ south facing shoreline in the Back Bay of Biloxi, northwest in the city of Biloxi, Mississippi.

Recommended Citation

Matheny, Ally; Wu, Wei Dr.; and Holifield, Makenzie, "Analyzing the Belowground Biomass of the Camp Wilkes Living Shoreline​" (2024). Science University Research Symposium (SURS). 236.
https://repository.belmont.edu/surs/236