We are also looking at the roles that coastal forests and trees played in protecting lives, land and infrastructure in the areas affected by the tsunami.

我们还在研究海啸灾区的沿海森林和树木在保护生命、土地和基础设施方面所发挥的作用。

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At least 730 people died as a result of flash floods triggered by Cyclone Yemyin, which struck coastal areas in early July 2007.

叶明飓风引发的暴洪在2007年7月初袭击了沿海地区，造成了至少730人死亡。

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Though the overall growth rate of industries in the coastal areas remains low, these industries are nevertheless recovering at a faster speed.

沿海地区工业总体增速虽然较低，但恢复加快。

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The EU has 320, 000 km of coastline and economic activities at sea or in coastal areas produces 40% of the union's GDP.

BBC: Maritime policy debate

The aim of the Symposium is to increase public and political awareness of the vulnerability of coastal zones and to discuss tools and measures for sustainable water management in coastal areas at an expert level.

UNESCO: Water Portal | Water Events Worldwide

Coastal areas are at increasing risk from sea-level rise and storm surge.

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