Global distribution and decline of mangrove coastal protection extends far beyond area loss

Abstract Mangroves protect coasts from extreme weather and erosion but can be destroyed by climate change and harvesting. However, there is no consistent formulation of protective capacity that integrates key factors such as area, width, height, and health. Here, we quantified and analyzed a process...

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Main Authors: Xichen Xu, Dongjie Fu, Fenzhen Su, Vincent Lyne, Hao Yu, Jiasheng Tang, Xiaorun Hong, Juan Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-11-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-54349-0
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