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01/09/2005:

"Protective Role Of Coral, Mangroves"

Tsunami calamity highlights key protective role of coral, mangroves

Long-term environmental lessons must be drawn from Asia's tsunami disaster, especially the consequences of ripping out mangroves and destroying coral reefs that help protect coasts from sea and storms, experts say.
Full Article : terradaily.com

A natural, low-tech solution to tsunamis: mangroves