A healthy coral reef can reduce up to 97% of a wave's energy before it hits the shore, says The Nature Conservancy. (Photo: Shutterstock) A healthy coral reef can reduce up to 97% of a wave's energy before it hits the shore, says The Nature Conservancy. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Hurricanes and storm-related flooding are responsible for the bulk of damage from disasters in the United States, accounting for annual economic losses of about $54 billion, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

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