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84% of US coastal wetlands are sinking as seas rise

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 6dShare

As sea levels continue to rise at an alarming rate, coastal wetlands are facing unprecedented inundation. A staggering eighty-four percent of these essential ecosystems are currently experiencing loss on a national scale. The Gulf Coast wetlands are bearing the brunt of this crisis, largely due to human impact. Still, there’s hope—many wetlands could shift inland if space allows, highlighting the importance of concerted conservation efforts to preserve these invaluable habitats.

First report: Some coastal cities are sinking faster than the ocean is rising — sciencedaily.com, 8d