[Incorrigible]

Seaside and much of what people think of as the Jersey Shore is built on barrier islands. Yes, these are natural islands that they’re talking about building artificial ones to protect!

Swimming in the bays behind the islands isn’t as nice as the ocean so the barrier islands will always be built up. Just need to be prepared for things to get wiped out every few dozen years.

[nathanbedford]

You are exactly right, the government contemplates squandering untold billions to build artificial barrier islands to protect existing natural barrier islands.