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05/30/2018 / By Ralph Flores

We can prevent shoreline erosion by protecting coral reefs: Restoring them helps protect islands

Keeping corals healthy has far-reaching benefits, not only for the corals themselves but also for nearby coastlines. New research, published in the Journal of Environmental Management, looked at the “protective role” of coral reefs and assayed a solution that addressed coral reef degradation and shoreline erosion – problems which have regularly plagued coastlines. Researchers from the University […]

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