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Coastlines are composed of marshes, barrier islands, estuaries, and other environments that are ecologically, socially, and economically important. Coastal flooding is increasing in regularity and magnitude with increasing sea level rise, which influences the ecological value and habitability of these regions by drowning marsh-like habitats, altering habitats through redundant flooding, and magnifying life-threatening storm surge events. New recommendations on how to communicate science on the threats of coastal flooding and the impacts of sea level rise have been published. [Source: NCCOS (National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science)]
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