Coral Reef Geometry and Hydrodynamics in Beach Erosion Control in North Quintana Roo, Mexico

Coral reefs are increasingly recognized for their shoreline protection services. The hydrodynamic performance of this ecosystem is comparable to artificial low-crested structures often used in coastal protection, whose objective is to emulate the former. Coral reefs also provide other important envi...

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Main Authors: Mireille Escudero, Borja G. Reguero, Edgar Mendoza, Fernando Secaira, Rodolfo Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.684732/full