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New partnership aims to help B.C. communities adapt to surging seas

Mud Bay is increasingly under threat as sea level rise pushes the salt marsh up against the dikes lining the shore—a phenomenon known as coastal squeeze. If the marsh disappears, so too will the marine life that it supports.

Dec 17, 2020

Preparing for the flood: Visualizations help communities plan for sea-level rise

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have produced computer visualizations of rising sea levels in a low-lying coastal municipality, illustrating ways to adapt to climate change impacts such as flooding and storms surges.

Feb 19, 2012

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