How mangrove forests protect the coast Mangroves are important to people because they help stabilize coastline ecosystem and prevent erosion. Mangroves also provide natural infrastructure and protection to nearby populated areas by preventing erosion and absorbing storm surge impacts during extreme weather events such as hurricanes. This simple model from Dutch research institute Deltares makes it very easy to understand how mangroves protect the coast from the impact of waves. . . #mangrove #co