breakwater

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Any structure or contrivance, as a mole, or a wall at the mouth of a harbor, to break the force of waves, and afford protection from their violence.

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Artificial surfing reefs can be built with durable sandbags or concrete, and resemble a submerged breakwater. Source: Internet

At the foot of the hill by the mouth of the River Cottone was the East Port, which was more than 600 metres wide on the inside and was probably equipped with a mole or breakwater to protect the acropolis. Source: Internet

In 1866 there was a breakwater built at the junction of the Bremer and Brisbane rivers that was designed to stop shingle from blocking the access to the Bremer's boat channel. Source: Internet

Joseph Whidbey supervised the building of the Breakwater from Bovisand Lodge, from which there is a view down the full length of the breakwater. Source: Internet

Phillip Island is home to an estimated 32,000 breeding pairs (70,000 birds). citation Little penguins can also be seen in the vicinity of the St Kilda, Victoria pier and breakwater. Source: Internet

Two little blue penguins (Eudyptula minor), the world’s smallest penguin species, on the rocks of St Kilda breakwater. Source: Internet

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