Shorebirds undertake some of the world’s most impressive migrations — but as sea levels rise, the habitats that they depend on are expected to shrink.
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A new mobile app helps volunteers track down plastic littered along the Irish coast.
Current science communications in Cape Town are not serving the public well.
Surf overtourism has led to conflicts over how beaches are used and concerns over social and environmental harms. But there are ways to address these issues.
Huge volumes of sand have been swept offshore by Cyclone Alfred’s waves, leaving beaches and dunes looking very different.
Sharks have ruled the Earth’s oceans for 400 million years. Recent research on fossil shark teeth has discovered an innovative method for dating ancient sediments.
We make long term plans for railways, submarines and manufacturing. Why not for getting ready for rising seas?
Mangrove forests are shrinking due to human activities, yet they’re essential for shoreline protection and carbon sequestration. Ongoing research explores the concept of “floating” mangrove forests.
Some Aussie beaches are being reshaped and coastal dunes are marching inland. We used data from aerial photography, field surveys, laser mapping and drones to study incredible rates of change.
Public concerns for real estate value, and a focus on the self, make flood risk maps unpopular. However, these concerns should not dissuade governments from providing resources we can all trust.
Tech tools are playing a vital role in addressing security threats at sea in various west and central African countries.
Over 200 million tonnes of sediment are transported by rivers to the sea each year, the most widespread water contaminant in the country. Its devastating impact on marine life has to be reversed.
Floodwaters pulsing into the sea normally clear within six days. But the 2022 floods in eastern Australia were different.
A survey of Miami-Dade residents found bipartisan support for protecting Biscayne Bay − though most locals were not aware of the extent of its decline in recent years.
With smartphones as commonplace as towels and sunscreen in the beach bag, why not add coastal data collection to your list of holiday activities this summer? Look for the CoastSnap camera cradles.
Severe bleaching is forecast to hit 12 Indonesian marine protected areas every year by 2030 – then spread to other areas. Here’s what locals, experts and the government say we need to do to save them.
Concrete structures can recreate the complex forms of reefs, offering refuge to wildlife.
After decades of absence, crocodiles are now being seen off Bali, Lombok and Java. That’s good for the species – but what about us?
Saltwater intrusion is bad for human health, ecosystems, crops and infrastructure. Here’s how seawater can move inland, and why climate change is making this phenomenon more frequent and severe.
Mangroves do a surprising amount for us. But we’re often not looking after them. Here’s how we can protect these forests of the sea edge better.
Top contributors
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Professor, The University of Queensland
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AXA Chair in Coastal Resilience & Research Professor, University of California, Santa Cruz
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Professor of Physical Geography, University of the Witwatersrand
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Architecte, Labex AE&CC, Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Grenoble, Conservatoire national des arts et métiers (CNAM)
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Professor of Oceanography and Coastal Science and Executive Director, Louisiana Sea Grant, Louisiana State University
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CSIRO Research Group Leader Ecosystem Modelling and Risk Assessment, CSIRO
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Enterprise Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management, University of Lancashire
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Senior Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO
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Centre for Coastal and Marine Resources Studies IPB
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Lecturer in Sustainable Futures, University of St Andrews
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Professor of Physical Oceanography, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania
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Communication Manager - CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere, CSIRO
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Chief of Natural Sciences, Bangkok office, Unesco
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Professor of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy, Oregon State University