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ON THE EDGE SEA DEFENSES In cool areas such ~ nonhern as Europe. there are no mangroves. Instead, shehered, muddy shores arc • olten bordered by salt marshes. Sall- ~ tolerani plants such as sea lavender grow over the marshes, which arc rich in wildlife . Salt marshes and mangroves both form vital sea defenses. helping to stop erosion and flooding . They

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