Mangroves protect the coasts from hurricanes, 红树林保护海岸免于飓风

159. Like coral reefs, they are a nursery for the oceans.
     就像珊瑚礁 它们是海洋的托儿所
160. Their roots entwine and form a shelter for the fish...
     它们的根系缠绕形成鱼儿
161. And mollusks that come to breed.
     和前来繁殖的软体动物的庇护所
162. Mangroves protect the coasts from hurricanes,
     红树林保护海岸免于飓风
163. Tidal waves and erosion by the sea.
     和潮汐的侵袭以及海水的腐蚀
164. Whole peoples depend on them.
     所有人类都依赖于它们
165. Yet, they were reduced by half during the 20th century.
     然而 20世纪内它们锐减过半

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