Coastal wetlands' vital flood protection revealed (IMAGE)

Swansea University

Coastal wetlands' vital flood protection revealed

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Swansea researchers conducting saltmarsh vegetation surveys and recording water levels on the Taf estuary, South Wales. Their study of estuaries shows the flood protection role of coastal wetlands has been under-estimated.

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Swansea University

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