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Author : Daigle, R.
Date : 2003.
Title : Impacts of sea-level rise on the coastal zone of southeastern New Brunswick – A climate change research project .
Publication : Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network. National Science Meeting 2003. November 24-30, 2003 . Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Abstract
On a national basis, among the most severely threatened Canadian coastal areas are parts of the Atlantic coast, including sections of the New Brunswick Gulf coast. In this region sea level is already rising, with demonstrable impacts, and accelerated sea-level rise under greenhouse warming is expected to exacerbate these impacts with concomitant changes in adaptation requirements. Threats in this area come primarily from impacts of coastal flooding and erosion, and damage due to the impacts of ice caused by storm surge in winter. Parts of this study area are highly exposed to wave action during storms in the ice-free season, as demonstrated by shoreline and infrastructure damages experienced on October 29th, 2000. The project study area on the Gulf Shore of New Brunswick from Kouchibouguac National Park to Little Shemogue Bay comprises an area of highest scientific interest and significant priority for governments and coastal stakeholders. This work will have direct implications for the socio-economic impacts of climate change in NB coastal areas and communities and lead to the development of potential adaptation strategies. It is particularly timely given the renewed status of the Coastal Areas Protection Policy for New Brunswick. The results will be relevant to the coastal communities, several economic sectors, individual landowners, fisheries interests and harbour authorities, ecologists, and managers and planners at all levels of government and in the private sector.
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