In the front line : shoreline protection and other ecosystem services from mangroves and coral reefs
2006
Wells, Sue |
Ravilious, Corinna |
Corcoran, Emily |
The Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 and the catastrophic hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005 have had tragic and devastating consequences for the global community and have drawn attention to the vulnerability of tropical coastal ecosystems. The lessons learnt from these events are critically relevant to future management of the coast. More than ever it is essential to consider the full value of ‘ecosystem services’ when making decisions about coastal development.