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Illustration of Achilles Tang (Acanthurus Achilles)
Acanthurus achilles (Achilles Tang)
Illustration of a Brown Surgeonfish (Acanthurus Nigrofuscus)
Acanthurus nigrofuscus (Brown Surgeonfish)
The degraded coral reefs of Mexico's east coast need clean, clear water to survive.
Coral reefs of Mexico are in jeopardy
A diagram illustrates the current state of Assateague Island's dunes and grasslands and shows the impacts climate change will likely have on this ecosystem.
Climate Change Effects on the Dunes of Assateague…
A conceptual diagram illustrates the current issues that beach intertidal habitats face as well as the problems they are likely to face in the future as climate change impacts this ecosystem.
The effects of climate change on the beach…
This diagram illustrates the main threats from hurricanes and tropical storms. The counterclockwise circulation of winds in the Northern Hemisphere causes maximum winds and maximum storm surges.
Threats from Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
Conceptual diagram illustrating the effects of sea-level rise and storm surges on barrier islands. When sea-level rise combines with strong storms, barrier islands experience high storm surges, which increases the effects of flooding and erosion.
Sea-level Rise and Storm Surges on Barrier Islands
Illustration of a Striped Surgeon Fish (Acanthurus Lineatus)
Acanthurus lineatus (Striped Surgeon Fish)
Illustration of Convict Tang (Acanthurus Triostegus)
Acanthurus triostegus (Convict Tang)
Flooded salt marsh due to storm surge at high tide. Culvert allows tide to flow under road but is almost submerged due to storm.
Tropical Storm Hanna
Coastal erosion on Taylors Island.
Tropical Storm Hanna
Flooding in the rural community of Madison surrounds firehouse
Tropical Storm Hanna
Flooding in the rural community of Madison surrounds historic home and cemetary
Tropical Storm Hanna
Conceptual diagram illustrating the specifics in vulnerability in a coastal ecosystem, more specifically, the Chesapeake Bay.
Vulnerability to sea-level rise
Diagram showing features of and threats to coastal Louisiana.
Diagram showing features of and threats to…
Diagram showing impacts of storm surge on coastal Louisiana.
Diagram showing impacts of storm surge on coastal…
Diagram showing issues around flood protection in coastal Louisiana.
Diagram showing issues around flood protection in…
Diagram showing issues around storm protection in coastal Louisiana.
Diagram showing issues around storm protection in…
Diagram showing the effects of sacrificing renewable natural resources in coastal Louisiana.
Diagram showing the effects of sacrificing…

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