Coastal Tamil Nadu, one of the most densely populated regions of the world, is facing major issues of sea level variation, shoreline erosion, salt water intrusion, and degradation of mangroves and existing shelterbelts. In addition, there are increasing commercial pressures to develop the coast. The combination of these detrimental effects has led to the dwindling of coastal resources, thus increasing the vulnerability of the area to natural hazards...
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