Mauritius oil spill: how coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass could be affected
Marine wildlife rarely remain in one habitat. Most species rely on a healthy network of ecosystems to raise their young and catch their food.
Ronan Roche, Research Fellow in Marine Science, Bangor University •
conversation
Aug. 25, 2020 • ~6 min
Aug. 25, 2020 • ~6 min
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Protecting mangroves can prevent billions of dollars in global flooding damage every year
A new study estimates that mangroves prevent over $65 billion in damage from coastal storms every year, and says mangrove protection should be funded in the same way as infrastructure like seawalls.
Pelayo Menéndez, Postdoctoral Fellow in Marine Science, University of California, Santa Cruz
• conversation
March 10, 2020 • ~8 min
March 10, 2020 • ~8 min
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