Natural habitats of 30 cities around the world at risk due to ‘coastal hardening’, study suggests
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Researchers estimate 1m sq km of seascape globally has been modified by coastal structures which bring in invasive species and damage habitat
Artificial structures have replaced more than half of the coastline of 30 cities around the world, according to new research suggesting coastal infrastructure will have a significant ecological impact if not well managed.
Coastal hardening" - replacing natural coastal habitats with seawalls, breakwalls, wharves and other structures - is consistently extensive" across cities in North America, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, finds a study published on Friday.
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