Low-canopy seagrass beds still provide important coastal protection services.

Low-canopy seagrass beds still provide important coastal protection services.

One of the most frequently quoted ecosystem services of seagrass meadows is their value for coastal protection. Many studies emphasize the role of above-ground shoots in attenuating waves, enhancing sedimentation and preventing erosion. This raises the question if short-leaved, low density (grazed)...

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Main Authors: Marjolijn J A Christianen, Jim van Belzen, Peter M J Herman, Marieke M van Katwijk, Leon P M Lamers, Peter J M van Leent, Tjeerd J Bouma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/23723969/?tool=EBI

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