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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)...Because of the reef's ability to dissipate 97% of wave energy from storms and hurricanes, its conservation is critical to the protection of Florida's coastline and interconnected communities. Florida's Coral Reef buffers adjacent shorelines from wave action and prevents erosion, property damage and loss of life. The reef also protects the highly productive wetlands along the coast as well as ports and harbors and the economies they support. Florida's Coral Reef provides $675 million in flood protection benefits to the state each year. The continued protection of Florida's coastline and wetlands is vital.
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