Geiger Point

Prepping oyster mats for Geiger Point

Summary

The Geiger Point living shoreline project in Melbourne, Florida covers 1,040 feet of shoreline. The project was funded through a cost-share agreement between Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department and St. Johns River Water Management District. The project consists of a double layer oyster bag breakwater.

Project Details

Location 1312 Melbourne Causeway, Melbourne, FL 32901
Project Lead Restore our Shores (Brevard Zoo)
Type of Project Breakwater
Materials Oyster mats/bags
Project Size 1,040 feet

Project Lead/Partners

Restore our Shores, Brevard County NRMD, SJR WMD

Transporting oyster bags into the water at Geiger Point
Transporting oyster bags into the water at Geiger Point
Transporting oyster bags at Geiger Point
Transporting oyster bags at Geiger Point
Prepping oyster mats for Geiger Point
Prepping oyster mats for Geiger Point
Moving oyster bags for Geiger Point
Moving oyster bags for Geiger Point
Live oysters for Geiger Point supplied by the Oyster Gardening project
Live oysters for Geiger Point supplied by the Oyster Gardening project
Laying oyster bags at Geiger Point
Laying oyster bags at Geiger Point
Laid oyster bags at Geiger Point
Laid oyster bags at Geiger Point
Geiger Point oyster bag breakwaters after 6 months
Geiger Point oyster bag breakwaters after 6 months