| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1720728 | Coastal Engineering | 2014 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
Additionally, wave attenuation in the mangroves was found to facilitate enhanced net sediment deposition and a gradual fining of the bed material. These findings corroborate the coastal defence function of mangroves by quantifying their contribution to wave attenuation and sediment trapping. The explicit linking of these properties to vegetation composition and structure facilitates modelling studies investigating the mechanisms determining the coastal defence capacities of mangroves.
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Authors
E.M. Horstman, C.M. Dohmen-Janssen, P.M.F. Narra, N.J.F. van den Berg, M. Siemerink, S.J.M.H. Hulscher,