Shifting sands: The influence of coral reefs on shoreline erosion from short-term storm protection to long-term disequilibrium

Climate change is exacerbating shoreline erosion and flooding, posing significant risks to coastal communities. Although traditional coastal defenses such as seawalls, dykes, and breakwaters offer protection from these hazards, their high environmental and economic costs are driving interest in cost...

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Published in:	Nature-Based Solutions
Main Authors:	Stephan A Bitterwolf, Borja G Reguero, Curt D Storlazzi, Michael W Beck
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2024-12-01
Subjects:	Coral reef Shoreline erosion Beach storm response Coastal Buffering Ecosystem NbS Reef Restoration
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277241152400065X

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