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Happy World Oceans Day!
One of the largest natural resources on earth is also one of its most threatened. Take a moment today – World Oceans Day – to reflect on the myriad services oceans provide us, and how our daily lives in turn … Continue reading
Woods Hole Group nourishment project nominated for “Best of the Best Restored Beaches”
Last year, Menauhant Beach – a nourishment project designed and permitted by Woods Hole Group for the Town of Falmouth – was among the winners of the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association’s (ASBPA) annual “Best Restored Beaches” contest. This … Continue reading
Posted in beaches, coastal erosion, environment, flooding, habitat, sediment management, shoreline erosion
Tagged ASBPA, beach grass, beach nourishment, beach projects, beach resource, beach restoration, beaches, Cape Cod, coastal erosion, dune restoration, favorite beach, flooding, sediment management, wildlife habitat
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The ups and downs of sea level rise
Two intriguing articles released recently proving, once again, that there are two sides to every story. As with many of the expected results of climate change, there will be winners and losers in the sea level rise story. Sea Level … Continue reading
Posted in beaches, climate change, coastal erosion, environment, flooding, planning, sea-level rise, shoreline erosion
Tagged beaches, Cape Cod, climate change, coastal erosion, coastal infrastructure, Coastal Zone Management, economic effects, flooding, sea-level rise, vulnerability
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A tale of two winters
It has been a busy winter here at Woods Hole Group. Waking up this morning to a dusting of snow here on the Cape, we were reminded that this winter has also been a mild one. Continue reading
Posted in beaches, coastal erosion, flooding
Tagged beaches, Cape Cod, coastal erosion, flooding, New England, winter storms
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King tide a window to future, let’s document it!
King Tide to Raise Sea Level on Atlantic Coast – NYTimes.com. A king tide will be running Wednesday and Thursday because gravitational forces of the sun, the moon and the earth will be lined up in a cue shot of fleeting … Continue reading
Posted in beaches, climate change, coastal erosion, flooding, ocean, planning, sea-level rise, shoreline erosion
Tagged beaches, climate change, coastal, coastal development, coastal erosion, coastal infrastructure, flooding, king tide, photo contest, planning, sea-level rise, vulnerability
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Competition photo reveals Europe’s worst coastal erosion
At approximately 6.5 ft/yr average long-term annual erosion, this stretch of the British coast is disappearing fast… Continue reading
Posted in beaches, climate change, coastal erosion, favorite New England beaches photo contest, sea-level rise, sediment management, shoreline erosion
Tagged beach resource, beaches, climate change, coastal, coastal erosion, coastal infrastructure, favorite beach, photo contest, sea-level rise, sediment management, vulnerability
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Wetlands at a tipping point, coastal wetlands vulnerable
The latest U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) report documenting the losses and gains in wetland acreage came out earlier this month. Commenting on the study’s findings, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said: Continue reading
Posted in coastal erosion, environment, habitat, wetlands
Tagged coastal, coastal erosion, environment, vulnerability, wetlands restoration, wildlife habitat
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Announcing the Winner – Favorite New England Beach Photo Contest
We had a number of high quality entries to our “Favorite New England Beach” photo contest, and we would like to thank all our participants for their submissions. We received 53 photos that showcased the beauty of our beaches, documented … Continue reading
If a beach erodes on the Cape and someone is there to record it…
…it definitely makes a sound. Here at Woods Hole Group, we routinely measure shoreline change from visual observations of the high water line position through time. We are data-driven and visually-focused. But in the age of distributed sensors and crowdsourcing, … Continue reading
Principles of adaptation and resilience for coastal cities
In this interview, World Bank urban specialist Anthony Bigio succinctly outlines three critical areas for North African coastal cities to consider when thinking about climate change adaptation and resilience: Urban Planning – cities are projected to grow rapidly from now … Continue reading
Posted in climate change, coastal erosion, environment, flooding, planning, sea-level rise, shoreline erosion, sustainable development
Tagged adaptation, climate change, coastal, coastal development, coastal erosion, coastal infrastructure, Coastal Zone Management, flooding, planning, resilience, sea-level rise, vulnerability
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