Nestled along the coastline, The Jetties are engineered stone or concrete barriers extending into the sea. They function primarily to stabilize sandy shorelines by interrupting longshore drift, preventing erosion and maintaining navigable harbor channels. Beneficiaries include boaters and commercial fishermen, who rely on safe passage, alongside beachgoers enjoying widened, sediment-rich shores and the enhanced marine habitats these structures foster.
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