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Coral reefs can mitigate flood damages by providing protection to tropical coastal communities

Coral reef in Tres Palmas, Puerto Rico

DYK that coral reefs can mitigate flood damages by providing protection to tropical coastal communities? A recent study by USGS, NCCOS and partners shows coral reef restoration in Florida and Puerto Rico could save thousands of lives and prevent hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and economic disruption each year. https://www.usgs.gov/news/national-news-release/cost-benefit-study-confirms-coral-reef-restoration-could-be-a-cost