Mangroves and Mudflats (IMAGE)

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Mangroves and Mudflats

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Left: mangrove forests and mudflats at the study site. Right: the intricate root systems of mangroves help stabilize living shorelines against erosion and extreme weather events. Photos courtesy of Michael J. Osland, USGS.

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Michael J. Osland, USGS.

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Photos courtesy of Michael J. Osland, USGS.

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