Coral reefs offer coastal protection. They can mitigate energy by nearly 97%, meaning that the harmful effects of tsunamis and storms can also be controlled. This phenomenon is also easily visible- the water inside a lagoon is always calmer than the water outside the reef. Interestingly, corals...
Japan has a large coastline due to its island nature, with various bays and harbors. Many parts of Japan coast are rocky and uneven, which has impacted fishing, commerce, and the growth of coastal towns. Japan’s coastline is also prone to tsunamis, as happened to Tohoku Pacific Coast. Cl...