Natural Defences Can Sharply Limit Coastal Damage
Coastal forests, coral reefs, sand dunes, marshes and wetlands are just a few of the natural habitats that protect two-thirds of the US coastline from hazards such as hurricane, and are key to protecting lives and property against storm surges and long-term sea-level rise.
Nesting Gulf of Mexico Loggerhead Turtles Face Offshore Risks
Evidence from a U.S. Geological Survey study challenges the widely-held view that sea turtles remain near one beach throughout the nesting season and suggests the threatened species may require broader habitat protection to recover.
Sea levels may rise 2.3 metres per degree of global warming, report says
Seas will remain high for centuries after temperatures have risen, with the likelihood of more frequent and damaging storms…
Best Opportunity For the Creation of World’s Largest Marine Reserves
The Ross Sea proposal (being put forward by the USA and New Zealand) and the East Antarctica proposal (developed by Australia and France) are highly significant. If agreed they would constitute two major stepping stones towards achieving a circumpolar network of protected areas.