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Our research has identified a fourth habitat found in various areas around sheltered UK coastlines.<\/p><p>In the estuary and tributaries in parts of Hampshire, Devon and Cornwall, the ancient coastal oak forests are protecting the shoreline and providing a habitat. The trunks and branches of the oak trees stabilise the soft sediment and provide a habitat and a nursery function for fish and invertebrates.\u00a0 The trees provide a critical ecological function that mirror mangrove forests in biodiversity and temperature buffering. These functions significantly benefit the vulnerable life stages of many marine species.<\/p><p>We have partnered with researchers at the University of Portsmouth, providing funding and resources to investigate this habitat. Its early days yet, but it is exciting and ground breaking research. A lot of data has already been collected but we need more so we can better understand this incredible habitat. 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