Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
Peter L. Pearsall
Peter is a Science Communications Specialist for the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center.
I am a naturalist, writer, photographer/videographer, and public-relations professional with more than a decade of experience working with federal governmental agencies on issues of land use, conservation, and science.
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Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Ann Gibbs, Geologist Background of a coral reef beneath waves. Overlaid with a photo of a white woman with light brown hair.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Ann%20Gibbs.png?itok=lPNaitGr)
Geologist Ann Gibbs studies the vulnerability of the rapidly-warming Alaska coast to climate change effects like sea level rise and permafrost thawing.
Geologist Ann Gibbs studies the vulnerability of the rapidly-warming Alaska coast to climate change effects like sea level rise and permafrost thawing.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Kira Mizell, Research Oceanographer (AD) Background of coral reefs beneath waves. Overlaid with photo of smiling white woman with shoulder-length hair.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Kira%20Mizell%20AD.png?itok=iksuJX6k)
Research Oceanographer Kira Mizell studies changes in ocean chemistry by collecting marine minerals, looking for insights into past climate conditions and geologic history.
Research Oceanographer Kira Mizell studies changes in ocean chemistry by collecting marine minerals, looking for insights into past climate conditions and geologic history.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Mike Carey, Research Fish Ecologist (AD) Misty pine trees overlaid with photo of smiling white man in a red and white striped beanie. AD version.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Michael%20Carey%20AD.png?itok=X3wb4xpt)
Fish Ecologist Mike Carey studies the impacts beavers have on warming Alaskan permafrost landscapes.
Fish Ecologist Mike Carey studies the impacts beavers have on warming Alaskan permafrost landscapes.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Heather Johnson, Research Wildlife Biologist (AD) A misty boreal forest overlaid with an image of a brown-haired white woman in a parka. "Audio Description" icon in corner.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Science%20Champions_Heather%20Johnson%20AD_Cover_Square.png?itok=k_VfiM4c)
USGS Wildlife Research Biologist Heather Johnson uses collar-mounted video cameras to peer into the lives of climate-threatened caribou.
USGS Wildlife Research Biologist Heather Johnson uses collar-mounted video cameras to peer into the lives of climate-threatened caribou.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Ferdinand Oberle, Research Geologist (AD) Background of coral reefs beneath waves. Overlaid with photo of smiling man with curly black hair and a black beard. AD.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Ferdinand%20Oberle%20AD.png?itok=xqEj6bqo)
Along reef-lined shores of the Pacific Islands, USGS Research Geologist and Oceanographer Ferdinand Oberle studies how warming surface waters, nutrient runoff, and increasingly powerful storms impact coral reefs.
Along reef-lined shores of the Pacific Islands, USGS Research Geologist and Oceanographer Ferdinand Oberle studies how warming surface waters, nutrient runoff, and increasingly powerful storms impact coral reefs.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vijay Patil, Wildlife Biologist (AD) Misty pine trees overlaid with a photo of a smiling man in warm clothes holding a sea bird. AD icon in corner.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Vijay%20Patil%20AD.png?itok=UzJAvNaD)
Wildlife Biologist Vijay Patil explores the effects of climate change and shifting seasons on Arctic-nesting waterfowl.
Wildlife Biologist Vijay Patil explores the effects of climate change and shifting seasons on Arctic-nesting waterfowl.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Ann Gibbs, Geologist (AD) Background of coral reefs beneath waves. Overlaid with photo of white woman with light brown hair. Audio description icon in](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Ann%20Gibbs%20AD.png?itok=6oGfR1yl)
Geologist Ann Gibbs studies the vulnerability of the rapidly-warming Alaska coast to climate change effects like sea level rise and permafrost thawing.
Geologist Ann Gibbs studies the vulnerability of the rapidly-warming Alaska coast to climate change effects like sea level rise and permafrost thawing.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Steve Matsuoka, Research Wildlife Biologist (AD) Misty pine trees overlaid with photo of man with short black hair wearing hiking gear on snowy landscape. AD version.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Steve%20Matsuoka%20AD.png?itok=8ZZd7Iko)
Research Wildlife Biologist Steve Matsuoka explores how climate change affects the reproductive success of Alaska’s diverse bird communities, which include more than 100 species that migrate to Alaska each year world to breed.
Research Wildlife Biologist Steve Matsuoka explores how climate change affects the reproductive success of Alaska’s diverse bird communities, which include more than 100 species that migrate to Alaska each year world to breed.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Kira Mizell, Research Oceanographer Background of coral reef beneath waves. Overlaid with photo of a smiling white woman with shoulder-length hair.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Kira%20Mizell.png?itok=DZcQWt5q)
Research Oceanographer Kira Mizell studies change in ocean chemistry by collecting marine minerals, looking for insights into past climate conditions and geologic history.
Research Oceanographer Kira Mizell studies change in ocean chemistry by collecting marine minerals, looking for insights into past climate conditions and geologic history.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Mike Carey, Research Fish Ecologist Misty pine trees overlaid with photo of smiling white man in a red and white striped beanie](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Michael%20Carey.png?itok=pPoZlkDO)
Fish Ecologist Mike Carey studies the impacts beavers have on warming Alaskan permafrost landscapes.
Fish Ecologist Mike Carey studies the impacts beavers have on warming Alaskan permafrost landscapes.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Heather Johnson, Research Wildlife Biologist Background of a misty boreal forest, overlaid with an image of smiling white woman with short brown hair wearing a parka](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Science%20Champions_Heather%20Johnson_Cover_Square.png?itok=lSNujWh2)
USGS Wildlife Research Biologist Heather Johnson uses collar-mounted video cameras to peer into the lives of climate-threatened caribou.
USGS Wildlife Research Biologist Heather Johnson uses collar-mounted video cameras to peer into the lives of climate-threatened caribou.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Ferdinand Oberle, Research Geologist Background of coral reefs beneath waves. Overlaid with photo of smiling man with curly black hair and a black beard.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Ferdinand%20Oberle.png?itok=Ok8nIDTY)
Along reef-lined shores of the Pacific Islands, USGS Research Geologist and Oceanographer Ferdinand Oberle studies how warming surface waters, nutrient runoff, and increasingly powerful storms impact coral reefs.
Along reef-lined shores of the Pacific Islands, USGS Research Geologist and Oceanographer Ferdinand Oberle studies how warming surface waters, nutrient runoff, and increasingly powerful storms impact coral reefs.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vijay Patil, Wildlife Biologist Misty pine trees overlaid with a photo of a smiling man in warm clothes holding a sea bird.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Vijay%20Patil.png?itok=xxcLFu6h)
Wildlife Biologist Vijay Patil explores the effects of climate change and shifting seasons on Arctic-nesting waterfowl.
Wildlife Biologist Vijay Patil explores the effects of climate change and shifting seasons on Arctic-nesting waterfowl.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vanessa von Biela, Research Fish Biologist Misty pine trees overlaid with a photo of a smiling blond woman in a heavy parka.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Vanessa%20von%20Biela.png?itok=I8avHGXf)
Research Fish Biologist Vanessa von Biela investigates how heatwaves and other climate-driven stressors may affect Alaska’s spawning Pacific salmon in the future.
Research Fish Biologist Vanessa von Biela investigates how heatwaves and other climate-driven stressors may affect Alaska’s spawning Pacific salmon in the future.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Steve Matsuoka, Research Wildlife Biologist Misty pine trees overlaid with photo of man with short black hair wearing hiking gear on snowy landscape.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Steve%20Matsuoka_0.png?itok=ryiZXaoe)
Research Wildlife Biologist Steve Matsuoka explores how climate change affects the reproductive success of Alaska’s diverse bird communities, which include more than 100 species that migrate to Alaska each year world to breed.
Research Wildlife Biologist Steve Matsuoka explores how climate change affects the reproductive success of Alaska’s diverse bird communities, which include more than 100 species that migrate to Alaska each year world to breed.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vanessa von Biela, Research Fish Biologist (AD) Misty pine trees overlaid with a photo of a smiling blond woman in a heavy parka. AD icon in corner.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Vanessa%20von%20Biela%20AD.png?itok=Ft40YJZ5)
Research Fish Biologist Vanessa von Biela investigates how heatwaves and other climate-driven stressors may affect Alaska’s spawning Pacific salmon in the future.
Research Fish Biologist Vanessa von Biela investigates how heatwaves and other climate-driven stressors may affect Alaska’s spawning Pacific salmon in the future.
The Arctic region is warming faster than anywhere else in the nation. Understanding the rates and causes of coastal change in Alaska is needed to identify and mitigate hazards that might affect people and animals that call Alaska home.
The Arctic region is warming faster than anywhere else in the nation. Understanding the rates and causes of coastal change in Alaska is needed to identify and mitigate hazards that might affect people and animals that call Alaska home.
The Arctic region is warming faster than anywhere else in the nation. Understanding the rates and causes of coastal change in Alaska is needed to identify and mitigate hazards that might affect people and animals that call Alaska home.
The Arctic region is warming faster than anywhere else in the nation. Understanding the rates and causes of coastal change in Alaska is needed to identify and mitigate hazards that might affect people and animals that call Alaska home.
![Hawai'i Island: Voices From Community-Based Climate Adaptation aerial photo of a hawaiian island](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Thumbnail%202.png?itok=TFUZ3xp9)
Science and Products
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Ann Gibbs, Geologist Background of a coral reef beneath waves. Overlaid with a photo of a white woman with light brown hair.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Ann%20Gibbs.png?itok=lPNaitGr)
Geologist Ann Gibbs studies the vulnerability of the rapidly-warming Alaska coast to climate change effects like sea level rise and permafrost thawing.
Geologist Ann Gibbs studies the vulnerability of the rapidly-warming Alaska coast to climate change effects like sea level rise and permafrost thawing.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Kira Mizell, Research Oceanographer (AD) Background of coral reefs beneath waves. Overlaid with photo of smiling white woman with shoulder-length hair.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Kira%20Mizell%20AD.png?itok=iksuJX6k)
Research Oceanographer Kira Mizell studies changes in ocean chemistry by collecting marine minerals, looking for insights into past climate conditions and geologic history.
Research Oceanographer Kira Mizell studies changes in ocean chemistry by collecting marine minerals, looking for insights into past climate conditions and geologic history.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Mike Carey, Research Fish Ecologist (AD) Misty pine trees overlaid with photo of smiling white man in a red and white striped beanie. AD version.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Michael%20Carey%20AD.png?itok=X3wb4xpt)
Fish Ecologist Mike Carey studies the impacts beavers have on warming Alaskan permafrost landscapes.
Fish Ecologist Mike Carey studies the impacts beavers have on warming Alaskan permafrost landscapes.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Heather Johnson, Research Wildlife Biologist (AD) A misty boreal forest overlaid with an image of a brown-haired white woman in a parka. "Audio Description" icon in corner.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Science%20Champions_Heather%20Johnson%20AD_Cover_Square.png?itok=k_VfiM4c)
USGS Wildlife Research Biologist Heather Johnson uses collar-mounted video cameras to peer into the lives of climate-threatened caribou.
USGS Wildlife Research Biologist Heather Johnson uses collar-mounted video cameras to peer into the lives of climate-threatened caribou.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Ferdinand Oberle, Research Geologist (AD) Background of coral reefs beneath waves. Overlaid with photo of smiling man with curly black hair and a black beard. AD.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Ferdinand%20Oberle%20AD.png?itok=xqEj6bqo)
Along reef-lined shores of the Pacific Islands, USGS Research Geologist and Oceanographer Ferdinand Oberle studies how warming surface waters, nutrient runoff, and increasingly powerful storms impact coral reefs.
Along reef-lined shores of the Pacific Islands, USGS Research Geologist and Oceanographer Ferdinand Oberle studies how warming surface waters, nutrient runoff, and increasingly powerful storms impact coral reefs.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vijay Patil, Wildlife Biologist (AD) Misty pine trees overlaid with a photo of a smiling man in warm clothes holding a sea bird. AD icon in corner.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Vijay%20Patil%20AD.png?itok=UzJAvNaD)
Wildlife Biologist Vijay Patil explores the effects of climate change and shifting seasons on Arctic-nesting waterfowl.
Wildlife Biologist Vijay Patil explores the effects of climate change and shifting seasons on Arctic-nesting waterfowl.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Ann Gibbs, Geologist (AD) Background of coral reefs beneath waves. Overlaid with photo of white woman with light brown hair. Audio description icon in](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Ann%20Gibbs%20AD.png?itok=6oGfR1yl)
Geologist Ann Gibbs studies the vulnerability of the rapidly-warming Alaska coast to climate change effects like sea level rise and permafrost thawing.
Geologist Ann Gibbs studies the vulnerability of the rapidly-warming Alaska coast to climate change effects like sea level rise and permafrost thawing.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Steve Matsuoka, Research Wildlife Biologist (AD) Misty pine trees overlaid with photo of man with short black hair wearing hiking gear on snowy landscape. AD version.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Steve%20Matsuoka%20AD.png?itok=8ZZd7Iko)
Research Wildlife Biologist Steve Matsuoka explores how climate change affects the reproductive success of Alaska’s diverse bird communities, which include more than 100 species that migrate to Alaska each year world to breed.
Research Wildlife Biologist Steve Matsuoka explores how climate change affects the reproductive success of Alaska’s diverse bird communities, which include more than 100 species that migrate to Alaska each year world to breed.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Kira Mizell, Research Oceanographer Background of coral reef beneath waves. Overlaid with photo of a smiling white woman with shoulder-length hair.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Kira%20Mizell.png?itok=DZcQWt5q)
Research Oceanographer Kira Mizell studies change in ocean chemistry by collecting marine minerals, looking for insights into past climate conditions and geologic history.
Research Oceanographer Kira Mizell studies change in ocean chemistry by collecting marine minerals, looking for insights into past climate conditions and geologic history.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Mike Carey, Research Fish Ecologist Misty pine trees overlaid with photo of smiling white man in a red and white striped beanie](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Michael%20Carey.png?itok=pPoZlkDO)
Fish Ecologist Mike Carey studies the impacts beavers have on warming Alaskan permafrost landscapes.
Fish Ecologist Mike Carey studies the impacts beavers have on warming Alaskan permafrost landscapes.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Heather Johnson, Research Wildlife Biologist Background of a misty boreal forest, overlaid with an image of smiling white woman with short brown hair wearing a parka](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Science%20Champions_Heather%20Johnson_Cover_Square.png?itok=lSNujWh2)
USGS Wildlife Research Biologist Heather Johnson uses collar-mounted video cameras to peer into the lives of climate-threatened caribou.
USGS Wildlife Research Biologist Heather Johnson uses collar-mounted video cameras to peer into the lives of climate-threatened caribou.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Ferdinand Oberle, Research Geologist Background of coral reefs beneath waves. Overlaid with photo of smiling man with curly black hair and a black beard.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Ferdinand%20Oberle.png?itok=Ok8nIDTY)
Along reef-lined shores of the Pacific Islands, USGS Research Geologist and Oceanographer Ferdinand Oberle studies how warming surface waters, nutrient runoff, and increasingly powerful storms impact coral reefs.
Along reef-lined shores of the Pacific Islands, USGS Research Geologist and Oceanographer Ferdinand Oberle studies how warming surface waters, nutrient runoff, and increasingly powerful storms impact coral reefs.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vijay Patil, Wildlife Biologist Misty pine trees overlaid with a photo of a smiling man in warm clothes holding a sea bird.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Vijay%20Patil.png?itok=xxcLFu6h)
Wildlife Biologist Vijay Patil explores the effects of climate change and shifting seasons on Arctic-nesting waterfowl.
Wildlife Biologist Vijay Patil explores the effects of climate change and shifting seasons on Arctic-nesting waterfowl.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vanessa von Biela, Research Fish Biologist Misty pine trees overlaid with a photo of a smiling blond woman in a heavy parka.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Vanessa%20von%20Biela.png?itok=I8avHGXf)
Research Fish Biologist Vanessa von Biela investigates how heatwaves and other climate-driven stressors may affect Alaska’s spawning Pacific salmon in the future.
Research Fish Biologist Vanessa von Biela investigates how heatwaves and other climate-driven stressors may affect Alaska’s spawning Pacific salmon in the future.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Steve Matsuoka, Research Wildlife Biologist Misty pine trees overlaid with photo of man with short black hair wearing hiking gear on snowy landscape.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Steve%20Matsuoka_0.png?itok=ryiZXaoe)
Research Wildlife Biologist Steve Matsuoka explores how climate change affects the reproductive success of Alaska’s diverse bird communities, which include more than 100 species that migrate to Alaska each year world to breed.
Research Wildlife Biologist Steve Matsuoka explores how climate change affects the reproductive success of Alaska’s diverse bird communities, which include more than 100 species that migrate to Alaska each year world to breed.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vanessa von Biela, Research Fish Biologist (AD) Misty pine trees overlaid with a photo of a smiling blond woman in a heavy parka. AD icon in corner.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Vanessa%20von%20Biela%20AD.png?itok=Ft40YJZ5)
Research Fish Biologist Vanessa von Biela investigates how heatwaves and other climate-driven stressors may affect Alaska’s spawning Pacific salmon in the future.
Research Fish Biologist Vanessa von Biela investigates how heatwaves and other climate-driven stressors may affect Alaska’s spawning Pacific salmon in the future.
The Arctic region is warming faster than anywhere else in the nation. Understanding the rates and causes of coastal change in Alaska is needed to identify and mitigate hazards that might affect people and animals that call Alaska home.
The Arctic region is warming faster than anywhere else in the nation. Understanding the rates and causes of coastal change in Alaska is needed to identify and mitigate hazards that might affect people and animals that call Alaska home.
The Arctic region is warming faster than anywhere else in the nation. Understanding the rates and causes of coastal change in Alaska is needed to identify and mitigate hazards that might affect people and animals that call Alaska home.
The Arctic region is warming faster than anywhere else in the nation. Understanding the rates and causes of coastal change in Alaska is needed to identify and mitigate hazards that might affect people and animals that call Alaska home.
![Hawai'i Island: Voices From Community-Based Climate Adaptation aerial photo of a hawaiian island](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Thumbnail%202.png?itok=TFUZ3xp9)