Marshes, reefs, beaches can enhance coastal resilience
Sunday, May 3, 2015 - 09:30
in Earth & Climate
The resilience of U.S. coastal communities to storms, flooding, erosion and other threats can be strengthened when they are protected by natural infrastructure such as marshes, reefs, and beaches, or with hybrid approaches, such as a "living shoreline" -- a combination of natural habitat and built infrastructure, according to a new study.