Experimental analysis shows coral reefs significantly reduce flow energy and enhance coastal protection, indicating their potential for sustainable engineering.
Key Points
Coral reefs reduce flow energy and enhance coastal protection through flow–coral interactions.
Flow depth and velocity measurements indicated reductions of up to 27.5% and 25%, respectively, attributed to coral structure.
Analysis based on the Froude number and other nondimensional parameters validated the sustainable engineering applications of coral reefs.
Findings underscore the importance of bio-inspired coastal protection systems for improved marine resilience.