Rising Sea Levels, Changing Coasts

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Rising Sea Levels, Changing Coasts

In many parts of the world the sea level is rising. We'll take a look at the global and local implications of the changes we've seen and what might come next.

In many places around the world, the sea is rising. Parts of Virginia have seen stark changes along the coastline during the past few decades, and more changes are expected. We'll talk about what we know about sea level rise and what communities are doing about it.

Guests

Chris Pyke

Chair, Chesapeake Bay Program's Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC); Vice President of Research, US Green Building Council

Steve Gill

Chief Scientist and Tidal Analyst, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services

Carl Hershner

Director, Center for Coastal Resources Management at Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)

Related Links

Chesapeake Bay Program’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee
NOAA Sea Levels
Virginia Institute of Marine Science

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