Tidal marshes and mangroves are increasingly valued for nature-based mitigation of coastal
storm impacts, such as flooding and shoreline erosion hazards, which are growing due to …

This manuscript reviews the progresses made in the understanding of the dynamic
interactions between coastal storms and salt marshes, including the dissipation of extreme …

Vegetation can contribute to coastal defence by dam** incoming waves. However, prior
studies have shown that attenuation varies greatly among plant species. Plant flexibility is a …

Aquatic vegetation provides ecosystem services of great value, including the dam** of
waves, which protects shorelines and reduces resuspension. This study proposes a …

Interest in the role that ecosystems play in reducing the impacts of coastal hazards has
grown dramatically. Yet the magnitude and nature of their effects are highly context …

A new wave-vegetation model is implemented in an open-source code, SWASH (Simulating
WAves till SHore). The governing equations are the nonlinear shallow water equations …

Vegetation-wave interactions are critical in determining the capacity of coastal salt marshes
to reduce wave energy (wave dissipation), enhance sedimentation and protect the shoreline …

The hydrodynamic drag generated by seagrass meadows can dissipate wave‐energy,
causing wave decay. It is well known that this drag depends on the relative motion between …

As the frequency and intensity of storms increase, a growing need exists for resilient shore
protection techniques that have both environmental and economic benefits. In addition to …

Mangroves can function as a 'bio-shield'to protect coastal communities from harsh
environments because of their strong ability to attenuate wave energy. However, as …