Mangroves
Mangroves can act as a form of natural coastal defence against storm surges, tsunamis, rising sea levels and erosion.
Salt marshes
They are important nesting and feeding grounds for birds, and their shallow, brackish waters provide shelter for fish, molluscs and crustaceans.
Seagrass meadows
Seagrass meadows protect coasts from erosion, store carbon and contribute to food security by helping produce healthy fish stocks.
RockweedRockweed comprises several species of macroalgae, recognizable by their air-filled bladders, which allow them to float upright at low tide.
Kelp forests
Kelp forests are now being sustainably harvested for use in medicine, food, industry, animal feed, and fertilizing farmland.