As the coconut matures, the developing white flesh absorbs the water ... protecting freshwater aquifers from saltwater intrusion along coastlines where coconuts grow is crucial for preserving the ...

As the coconut matures, the developing white flesh absorbs the water ... from saltwater intrusion along coastlines where coconuts grow is crucial for preserving the quality of this refreshing ...

The water is sourced from the trees' immature, green coconuts. As the coconut matures, the developing white flesh absorbs the water, resulting in less liquid in a fully ripe brown coconut.