南佛罗里达州试验海堤上的红树林种植者,以增进海洋生物和恢复生态系统。 South Florida pilots mangrove planters on seawalls to boost marine life and restore ecosystems.

在南佛罗里达州,一个试点项目正在住宅运河的混凝土防波堤上安装红树林植物,以恢复海洋生境。 In South Florida, a pilot project is installing mangrove planters on concrete seawalls in residential canals to restore marine habitats. 这些植物由堪萨斯大学教授Keith Van de Riet设计,植物种植者向否则无法生长的墙壁提供质地和掩蔽处,支持牡蛎、鱼类和无脊椎动物等物种。 Designed by University of Kansas professor Keith Van de Riet, the planters introduce texture and shelter to otherwise barren walls, supporting species like oysters, fish, and invertebrates. 这项努力旨在扭转数十年来因发展和气候变化造成的生态损失,为传统海堤提供一种受大自然启发的替代办法。 The effort aims to reverse decades of ecological loss from development and climate change, offering a nature-inspired alternative to traditional seawalls. 专家说,这些创新虽然不完美,但在退化的城市海岸线上改善生物多样性和复原力。 Experts say such innovations, while not perfect, improve biodiversity and resilience in degraded urban coastlines. 能否取得普遍的成功将取决于政策的改变和房主的参与,因为该区域的大部分海岸线是私有的。 Widespread success will depend on policy changes and homeowner participation, as most of the region’s coastline is privately owned.