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#ClimateCryptids: Sea Monsters

By Climate Adaptation Science Centers October 2023 (approx.)
An illustration of a living shoreline showing forests, sand dunes, grassy marshes, an oyster reef, and a sea monster.
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Everybody needs a beach day, right? And if you're a mythical snake-like sea monster, having a living shoreline to relax on is crucial! Living shorelines protect coastlines from storms and flooding and provide important habitat for creatures known and unknown.

Expanded Alt Text: An illustration of a living shoreline showing forests, sand dunes, grassy marshes, and an oyster reef. A mysterious dinosaur-like shape is swimming in the distance. The text reads "Living shorelines of plants, sand, and rock protect coasts and provide habitats for local sea creatures."

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Public Domain.