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A gif of Hurricane Ian moving northeast toward Florida.
Hurricane Ian approaching Florida
Hurricane Ian approaching Florida
Hurricane Ian approaching Florida

This image shows Hurricane Ian making its first U.S. landfall in southwest Florida near Cayo Costa September 28, 2022, bringing with it extreme storm surge, category 4 winds and a deluge of rain. Ian made a second U.S. landfall September 30, 2022, in Georgetown, South Carolina. Photos by NOAA.  

This image shows Hurricane Ian making its first U.S. landfall in southwest Florida near Cayo Costa September 28, 2022, bringing with it extreme storm surge, category 4 winds and a deluge of rain. Ian made a second U.S. landfall September 30, 2022, in Georgetown, South Carolina. Photos by NOAA.  

Map displaying the Caribbean region with overlay of a colorized satellite image of Hurricane Maria approaching Puerto Rico.
Hurricane Maria Impacting the Eastern Caribbean
Hurricane Maria Impacting the Eastern Caribbean
Hurricane Maria Impacting the Eastern Caribbean

Colorized satellite imagery from 2017-09-19 15:00 UTC of Hurricane Maria impacting the Eastern Caribbean. Data provided by NOAA. Base image is intellectual property of NOAA and is used herein under license. Copyright Esri and its creator. 

Colorized satellite imagery from 2017-09-19 15:00 UTC of Hurricane Maria impacting the Eastern Caribbean. Data provided by NOAA. Base image is intellectual property of NOAA and is used herein under license. Copyright Esri and its creator. 

A satellite map of the Caribbean Sea shows colored tracks of hurricanes that impact Puerto Rico
Hurricane Tracks, Puerto Rico
Hurricane Tracks, Puerto Rico
Hurricane Tracks, Puerto Rico

Hurricane tracks for Hugo (1989), Georges (1998), Irma (2017) and Maria (2017). Data provided by NOAA. Base image is intellectual property of Esri and is used herein under license. Copyright Esri and its creator. 

Hurricane tracks for Hugo (1989), Georges (1998), Irma (2017) and Maria (2017). Data provided by NOAA. Base image is intellectual property of Esri and is used herein under license. Copyright Esri and its creator. 

Brochure with text and a aerial view looking down on a coast with columns depicting data values along the coast.
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 1
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 1
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 1

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The Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Puerto Rico

Key Points

Brochure with text and a aerial view looking down on a coast with dots depicting data values along the coast.
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 2
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 2
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 2

Coral reef restoration can yield significant flood reduction benefits. These natural defenses were damaged in the 2017 hurricanes; their recovery would reduce the risks of further storm damages to nature, people and property.

Coral reef restoration can yield significant flood reduction benefits. These natural defenses were damaged in the 2017 hurricanes; their recovery would reduce the risks of further storm damages to nature, people and property.

Folleto con texto y una vista aérea mirando hacia abajo en una costa con columnas que representan valores de datos en la costa.
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 1
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 1
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 1

RESUMEN DEL REPORTE

Los beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración de arrecifes de coral en Puerto Rico

PUNTOS CLAVE

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Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 2
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 2
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 2

La restauración de los arrecifes de coral puede producir beneficios significativos en la reducción de inundaciones. Estas defensas naturales sufrieron daños a causa de los huracanes de 2017; su recuperación reduciría riesgos adicionales a la naturaleza, las personas y propiedades causados por tormentas.

La restauración de los arrecifes de coral puede producir beneficios significativos en la reducción de inundaciones. Estas defensas naturales sufrieron daños a causa de los huracanes de 2017; su recuperación reduciría riesgos adicionales a la naturaleza, las personas y propiedades causados por tormentas.

Brochure with text and an aerial view looking down on a coast with columns depicting data values along the coast.
Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Florida, 1
Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Florida, 1
Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Florida, 1

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The Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Florida

Targeted restoration of reef natural infrastructure can protect U.S. people and property from significant risk of future flooding.

Key Points

Report Summary

The Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Florida

Targeted restoration of reef natural infrastructure can protect U.S. people and property from significant risk of future flooding.

Key Points

Brochure with text and an aerial view looking down on a coast with dots depicting data values along the coast.
Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Florida, 2
Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Florida, 2
Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Florida, 2

Coral reef restoration can yield significant flood reduction benefits. These natural defenses were damaged in the 2017 hurricanes; their recovery would reduce the risks of further storm damages to nature, people and property.

Coral reef restoration can yield significant flood reduction benefits. These natural defenses were damaged in the 2017 hurricanes; their recovery would reduce the risks of further storm damages to nature, people and property.

Brochure with text and an aerial view looking down on a coast with areas of projected reef loss.
Future Flooding Impacts from Projected Coral Reef Degradation in FL, 1
Future Flooding Impacts from Projected Coral Reef Degradation in FL, 1
Future Flooding Impacts from Projected Coral Reef Degradation in FL, 1

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Future Flooding Impacts from Projected Coral Reef Degradation in Florida

Projected future degradation of reef natural infrastructure puts U.S. people and property at significant risk of future flooding.

Key Points

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Future Flooding Impacts from Projected Coral Reef Degradation in Florida

Projected future degradation of reef natural infrastructure puts U.S. people and property at significant risk of future flooding.

Key Points

Brochure with text and an aerial view looking down on a coast with dots depicting data values along the coast.
Future Flooding Impacts from Projected Coral Reef Degradation in FL, 2
Future Flooding Impacts from Projected Coral Reef Degradation in FL, 2
Future Flooding Impacts from Projected Coral Reef Degradation in FL, 2

Future flooding on Florida’s reef-lined coasts would increase by 16% if present reef loss continues.

Brochure with text and an aerial view looking down on a coast with columns depicting data values along the coast.
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 1
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 1
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 1

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Hurricane Damage to Coral Reefs in 2017 Increases Future Flood Risk in Puerto Rico and Florida

The damage to reef natural infrastructure from Hurricanes Irma and Maria puts U.S. people and property at significant risk of future flooding

Key Points

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Hurricane Damage to Coral Reefs in 2017 Increases Future Flood Risk in Puerto Rico and Florida

The damage to reef natural infrastructure from Hurricanes Irma and Maria puts U.S. people and property at significant risk of future flooding

Key Points

Brochure with text and an aerial view looking down on a coast with dots depicting data values along the coast.
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 2
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 2
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 2

The significant flood risk consequences of damage to coral reefs from Hurricanes Irma and Maria clarify why the defense benefits from this natural infrastructure should be recovered, repaired and restored.

The significant flood risk consequences of damage to coral reefs from Hurricanes Irma and Maria clarify why the defense benefits from this natural infrastructure should be recovered, repaired and restored.

Folleto con texto y una vista aérea mirando hacia abajo en una costa con columnas que representan valores de datos en la costa.
Huracanes aumentan el riesgo de inundaciones futuras en Puerto Rico, 1
Huracanes aumentan el riesgo de inundaciones futuras en Puerto Rico, 1
Huracanes aumentan el riesgo de inundaciones futuras en Puerto Rico, 1

RESUMEN DEL REPORTE

Los daños causados ​​por los huracanes a los arrecifes de coral en 2017 aumentan el riesgo de inundaciones futuras en Puerto Rico y Florida

RESUMEN DEL REPORTE

Los daños causados ​​por los huracanes a los arrecifes de coral en 2017 aumentan el riesgo de inundaciones futuras en Puerto Rico y Florida

Folleto con texto y una vista aérea mirando hacia abajo en una costa con puntos que representan valores de datos en la costa.
Huracanes aumentan el riesgo de inundaciones futuras en Puerto Rico, 2
Huracanes aumentan el riesgo de inundaciones futuras en Puerto Rico, 2
Huracanes aumentan el riesgo de inundaciones futuras en Puerto Rico, 2

Las consecuencias significativas del riesgo de inundación debido a los daños en los arrecifes de coral causado por los huracanes Irma y María clarifican por qué los beneficios de defensa de esta infraestructura natural deben recuperarse, repararse y restaurarse.

Las consecuencias significativas del riesgo de inundación debido a los daños en los arrecifes de coral causado por los huracanes Irma y María clarifican por qué los beneficios de defensa de esta infraestructura natural deben recuperarse, repararse y restaurarse.

Four aerial photos of the southern part of Florida labeled with asset and people loss due to elevation and erosion degradation.
Coastal hazard risk increase due to reef degradation: Florida
Coastal hazard risk increase due to reef degradation: Florida
Coastal hazard risk increase due to reef degradation: Florida

Four scenarios for the southern part of the Florida coastline show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to projected coral reef degradation.

Four scenarios for the southern part of the Florida coastline show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to projected coral reef degradation.

Two aerial photos of the southern part of Florida labeled with asset and people loss due to coral reef damage.
Annual coastal hazard risk increase due to hurricanes in Florida
Annual coastal hazard risk increase due to hurricanes in Florida
Annual coastal hazard risk increase due to hurricanes in Florida

Maps for the southern part of the Florida coastline show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to damage by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

  1. Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (left)
  2. Increase in value ($) of assets at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (right)

Maps for the southern part of the Florida coastline show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to damage by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

  1. Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (left)
  2. Increase in value ($) of assets at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (right)
Four aerial photos of the southern part of Florida labeled with potential decreased risk provided by coral reef restoration.
Potential annual coastal hazard risk decrease: Florida
Potential annual coastal hazard risk decrease: Florida
Potential annual coastal hazard risk decrease: Florida

Maps show the potential decrease in annual coastal hazard risk provided by coral reef restoration in Florida.

Two aerial photos of Puerto Rico show colored sections along the coast to show values of loss after hurricanes.
Impact of damage by hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico
Impact of damage by hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico
Impact of damage by hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico

Maps of Puerto Rico show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to damage by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

  1. Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (top)
  2. Increase in value ($) of assets at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (bottom)

Maps of Puerto Rico show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to damage by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

  1. Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (top)
  2. Increase in value ($) of assets at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (bottom)
Four aerial photos of Puerto Rico labeled with shades of color to show potential decreased risk provided by reef restoration.
Potential annual coastal hazard risk decrease: Puerto Rico
Potential annual coastal hazard risk decrease: Puerto Rico
Potential annual coastal hazard risk decrease: Puerto Rico

Maps show the potential decrease in annual coastal hazard risk provided by coral reef restoration in Puerto Rico.

A man squats on a dock by a pole where he is attaching a pipe.
SWaTH Network Test Bracket Installation
SWaTH Network Test Bracket Installation
SWaTH Network Test Bracket Installation

USGS hydrologist Craig Brown installs a sensor pipe for the SWaTH Network.

USGS hydrologist Craig Brown installs a sensor pipe for the SWaTH Network.