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Coral reefs prevent more than $5.3 billion in potential flood damage for US property owners

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Coral reefs provide many services to coastal communities, including critical protection from flood damage. A new study reveals how valuable coral reefs are in protecting people, structures, and economic activity in the United States from coastal flooding during storms.

Source: ScienceDaily.com