The Potential of Sea-level Rise on Florida's Coastal Ecosystems

Posted on: 5/13/2014 - Updated on: 2/28/2020

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Whitney Gray

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Abstract

Sea-level rise may have significant effects on Florida’s coastal ecosystems. These ecosystems are the foundation upon which much of Florida’s natural beauty and economy are based. Understanding what changes may happen in the future can help us plan for those changes and, to the extent possible, lessen the impacts of those changes.

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Keywords

Region
Southeast & Caribbean
Document Type
Primer
Sector Addressed
Conservation / Restoration
Habitat/Biome Type
Coastal
Target Climate Changes and Impacts
Erosion
Salinization / Saltwater intrusion
Sea level rise
Type of Adaptation Action/Strategy
Infrastructure, Planning, and Development
Infrastructure retrofitting and improvements
Managed retreat of built infrastructure, relocation of people/communities
Make infrastructure resistant or resilient to climate change
Create or modify shoreline management measures