Tag: Natural Barriers
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How Nature Can Help Defend Against Rising Seas
As coastal communities are racing against rising oceans, a new study shows how restoring wetlands and tidal flats can defend shorelines and nurture ecosystems. While concrete seawalls have long been a go-to defense against coastal flooding, natural barriers like salt marshes and mudflats could be key to safeguarding coastlines. A 2025 study published in the…