If Florida reefs aren’t protected, storms will increase flooding & costs: Study

Mongabay
Mar 12, 2026, 11:54 am79 ptsTrending
Healthy reefs aren’t just about colorful fish — they also shield shorelines from intense tropical storms. If Florida’s reefs keep degrading, flooding during tropical storms could get much worse, increasing risks to people and costing nearly a billion dollars a year in damage to buildings and economic…

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