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Reduction of Wind and Swell Waves by Mangroves
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English
, Author(s): McIvor, A.L., Möller, I., Spencer, T. and Spalding. M.
This report focuses on mangrove forests and the role they can play in reducing wind and swell waves. While mangrove forests are usually found on shores with little incoming wave energy, they may receive larger waves during storms, hurricanes and periods of high winds. Large wind and swell waves can cause flooding and damage to coastal infrastructure. By reducing wave energy and height, mangroves can potentially reduce associated damage.
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Suggested citation for this report
McIvor, A.L., Möller, I., Spencer, T. and Spalding. M. (2012) Reduction of wind and swell waves by mangroves. Natural Coastal Protection Series: Report 1. Cambridge Coastal Research Unit Working Paper 40. Published by The Nature Conservancy and Wetlands International. 27 pages. ISSN 2050-7941.
Related Action(s): Mangrove replanting in Kuala Gula, Perak, Malaysia,
Mangrove restoration,
Mangrove-based coastal defense strategies
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