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Spotters track the impact of mangroves on wave propagation in New Caledonia (SPC & IRD)

Community members and weather specialists report on the changing environment of New Caledonian mangroves and the onset risks of inundation and erosion.

The Pacific Community (SPC) and  French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD )discuss their work on tracking mangroves and their impact on wave propagation using Spotter buoys.

Spotters track the impact of mangroves on wave propagation in New Caledonia (SPC & IRD)

April 4, 2022

Explore New Caledonia's mangrove changes, risks of flooding & erosion with insights from SPC & IRD experts on wave impact studies.

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