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Natural ecosystems are widely known to reduce storm surge, dissipate wave energy, and decrease erosion

A conceptual diagram of coastal compound flood modeling componentsNatural ecosystems are widely known to reduce storm surge, dissipate wave energy, and decrease erosion, however these benefits are often not well quantified in the context of compound flooding. A new publication discusses a conceptual framework for developing holistic, coupled models that can better represent the flood mitigation performance of natural infrastructure. Learn more: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/news/advancing-compound-flood-modeling-to-evaluate-coastal-protection-benefits-of-natural-infrastructure/