Sentences with phrase «coastlines against storm»

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Without reefs, many species of fish and shellfish lose their habitat, tropical tourist destinations lose their revenue and coastlines lose their natural barrier against storms.

In addition to being home to many types of sea life and a source of revenue, coral reefs play a vital part in protecting nearby coastlines from erosion and serve as a natural barrier against storm surge during hurricanes.

Although they occupy less than 1 % of the ocean floor, they provide habitat for a million species and protect coastlines against erosion from tropical storms.

This «new engagement between water and ground» would be created by substantially lengthening the coastline and adding variations in ground height and water depth to the mostly flat site to better serve as a buffer against storm surges.