mangroves

Mangroves tamper down waves, keeping shorelines from eroding. They are being chopped down faster than they can be replaced.

At a time when developers are cutting down mangroves and building in such a way that's harming coral reefs, scientists will work with community members on solutions and policy changes.

Mangroves are quintessentially tropical and take root along the coast of the Everglades and the Keys where they are home to colorful fish and crabs. But…