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Burke, L. & Spalding, M. Shoreline protection by the world’s coral reefs: mapping the benefits to people, assets, and infrastructure. Mar. Policy 146, 105311 (2022). Article  Google Scholar  Harris, D. L. et al. Coral reef structural complexity provides important coastal protection from waves under rising sea levels. Sci. Adv. 4, eaao4350 (2018). Article  ADS  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Perry, …

Satellite data, as revealed in a 2025 study published in Earth’s Future, confirms that sea levels are rising faster than expected, validating decades-old climate projections. Since the 1990s, satellites have provided precise measurements, showing an accelerating rise that underscores the growing risks for coastal areas. This data supports early climate models, proving that our understanding of sea-level rise was more …