Coral reef conservation is
considered a Nature-based Solution for coastal protection primarily because
coral reefs

Question

Answer

Increase tidal wave, which reduces storm surge inundation
depth

Answer

Coral reefs decrease marine biodiversity and are not a
habitat for marine species

Answer

Act as natural breakwaters by absorbing wave energy before
it reaches the shoreline

Answer

Eliminate the need for integrated coastal zone management

Answer

Generate sand that fills engineered groynes before it
reaches the shoreline

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