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Coastal communities are on the frontlines of climate change impacts

a line of parked cars with flooding in the foregroundFrom floods to erosion, coastal communities are on the frontlines of climate change impacts. NCCOS research doesn’t just identify vulnerabilities, it prioritizes where to consider different adaptation actions. We’ve updated our communications materials to reflect the enhanced site selection process, ensuring more equitable access to NCCOS services.  Learn more about our work: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/project/programmatic-execution-of-nccos-vulnerability-assessments/