UC-Santa Cruz: Study Values the Benefits of Mangroves for Reducing Property Damages in Recent Hurricanes
October 15, 2025
October 15, 2025
SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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New study values the benefits of mangroves for reducing property damages in recent hurricanes
Researchers used industry models to price the benefit of mangroves during Hurricanes Irma and Ian at $725 million and $4.1 billion, respectively
Key takeaways
* Mangroves reduce flood losses for coastal homes built in . . .
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New study values the benefits of mangroves for reducing property damages in recent hurricanes
Researchers used industry models to price the benefit of mangroves during Hurricanes Irma and Ian at $725 million and $4.1 billion, respectively
Key takeaways
* Mangroves reduce flood losses for coastal homes built in . . .