Research: Mangroves provide best protection for fragile Florida shorelines
A study by the Nature Conservancy found mangroves averted $1.5 billion in storm damage during Hurricane Irma.
A study by the Nature Conservancy found mangroves averted $1.5 billion in storm damage during Hurricane Irma.
Researchers found living shorelines reduce wave energy and storm surge by 28% in hurricane environments.
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