Tag: shorelines

  • Studying the storm-stopping strength of mangroves

    Studying the storm-stopping strength of mangroves

    As Marco Garcia enters the third year of his PhD at UGA, he’s investigating how red mangrove trees protect coastal communities from hurricanes by putting their strength to the test. Mangrove trees are found along coastlines and wetlands in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. They grow in both fresh and saltwater, allowing them […]