Tropical wetlands reduce storm impacts and save thousands of lives and $600bn each year, study suggests

About half of all wetlands globally have been destroyed since 1900, Australian researcher Dr Diane Jarvis says. A new study shows mangroves, swamps and flats provide a natural barrier against storms. Photograph: Judy Leitch

About half of all wetlands globally have been destroyed since 1900, Australian researcher Dr Diane Jarvis says. A new study shows mangroves, swamps and flats provide a natural barrier against storms. Photograph: Judy Leitch

source https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/oct/17/tropical-wetlands-reduce-storm-impacts-and-save-thousands-of-lives-and-600bn-each-year-study-suggests