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A sustainable solution that maximizes coastal protection service provided by mangroves by shrimp aquaculture farming.
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Shrimp farms contribute to a net loss of mangroves, especially in South Asian countries where the governments provide incentives for shrimp aquaculture. Mangroves provide an important ecological service as they protect the coastal areas from weather disruptions and/or devastating events like a tsunami. However, because shrimp farms offer monetary gains hence people are willing to convert mangroves into shrimp farms.
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