The Risk Reduction Benefits of the Mesoamerican Reef in Mexico

The Risk Reduction Benefits of the Mesoamerican Reef in Mexico

Coastal development and climate change are dramatically increasing the risks of flooding, erosion, and extreme weather events. Coral reefs and other coastal ecosystems act as natural defenses against coastal hazards, but their degradation increases risk to people and property. Environmental degradat...

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Main Authors: Borja G. Reguero, Fernando Secaira, Alexandra Toimil, Mireille Escudero, Pedro Díaz-Simal, Michael W. Beck, Rodolfo Silva, Curt Storlazzi, Iñigo J. Losada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Earth Science
Subjects:
coastal risk
coral reefs
flood risk
environmental degradation
sea-level rise
losses and damages
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/feart.2019.00125/full

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