Wave Robber

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Webster Pierce from Cutoff, LA has invented a device he calls the Wave Robber which collects sediment to replenish eroding coastlines. Webster got the idea for his invention by observing other communities that would place discarded Christmas trees along the shore to prevent erosion. When the trees eventually disintegrated, the erosion would resume.

A UL research team, led by Dr. Daniel Gang, is testing the Wave Robber in the laboratory and in the field. ul wants to refine the design for commercial viability. One of the researchers is Scott LeBlanc — the Wave Robber is the subject of his master's thesis in civil engineering.

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Sounds like a cool idea. The jetties in Grand Isle sure look to have protected and extended the beach significantly since I was younger. Wonder how long a wave robber unit can last?

[AstroCajun]

From the title, I thought this was about us stealing another player from Tulane.

[cajunfan337]

From the title, I thought this was about us stealing another player from Tulane.

+1

[BabbForHeisman]

From the title, I thought this was about us stealing another player from Tulane.

That would imply that we actually wanted any of Tulane's players.

[Gueydanmayor]

That would imply that we actually wanted any of Tulane's players.

+10!

[Boomer]

I thought it was referring to the Wave players that have been arrested for robbery!!! whew that was tough!!!!

[Turbine]

I want a Wave Robber that generates electricity.

[Boomer]

I want a Wave Robber that generates electricity.

---I once brought an invention to UL and they are very helpful in the process of helping---Sounds like one of those "WHAT IF" things that only a TURBINE could think of and actually get to work----i am serious about the UL thing and I would go have a visit with Doc Zap in the Engineering Dept!!!

[Hudsheen#Fired]

From the title, I thought this was about us stealing another player from Tulane.

I thought it was about my former HS teammate and former Green Wave Trent Mackey, who has been charged with robbery twice already lol

[cajunfan337]

If it would've said Wave Wobber, I would've assumed it was a Barbara Walters story