Divergence of seafloor elevation and sea level rise in coral reef ecosystems
Coral reefs serve as natural barriers that protect adjacent shorelines from coastal hazards such as storms, waves, and erosion. Projections indicate global degradation of coral reefs due to anthropogenic impacts and climate change will cause a transition to net erosion by mid-century. Here, we provi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Biogeosciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.biogeosciences.net/14/1739/2017/bg-14-1739-2017.pdf |