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Mangroves keep waves at bay. A new study helps scientists predict how
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- Existing at the junction of land and sea, mangrove forests have long been heralded for their ecosystem services, including their ability to buffer coastal areas against storm surges and rising seas
- Now, new research has found a way to predict just how much mangroves can diminish waves associated with severe storms
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Existing at the junction of land and sea, mangrove forests have long been heralded for their ecosystem services, including their ability to buffer coastal areas against storm surges and rising seas. Now, new research has found a way to predict just how much mangroves can diminish waves associated with severe storms. When a wave hits […]
