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Nature 433, 94 (13 January 2005) | doi:10.1038/433094b; Published online 12 January 2005
Scientists seek action to fix Asia's ravaged ecosystems
Helen Pearson
Repairing the ecosystems damaged by the Asian tsunami should be a priority, say environmental organizations, if the long-term livelihood of devastated communities is to be secured.They are urging the international community to ensure that marine parks are maintained, some communities are shifted inland, and defensive buffer zones of mangrove are planted against future erosion and typhoons.
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