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https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/mangrove-forest-coastal-erosion-mitigation

Salt-tolerant #mangrove forests can store #carbon and create #habitats for #animals to hunt, hide, and raise their young. These hardy #trees also protect #coastlines from #erosion, reducing wave heights by around 90%.

This #timelapse shares an effective small-scale #demonstration. Watch how those mini-mangrove trees defend the land from storm surges.