1. Coastal Flooding in Wales
Predictions are for a rise Sea level between 11cms [low emission] to 71cms [high emissions] for the 2080s for Wales
This schools pack includes a discussion as to the extent large icebergs calving off from the Antarctic ice contribute to rises in sea level and thus increased risks of flooding.
Future Shoreline Management
Shoreline development plans are strategies agreed by a cross section of decision makers associated with coastal processes, tourism, conservation, economic development. There are a series of these coastal groups in Wales. Each has responsibility for a bay stretching between major headlands eg Cardigan Bay from St Anne’s Head, Pembrokeshire to Bardsey Sound, Gwynedd.
Cardigan Bay area has several Special Areas of Conservation [SAC] for different marine species including Bottlenosed dolphins. Any future development which involves building sea defences has to make sure the environment continues to be suitable for the dolphin.
Other Shoreline Development Plans and Special Areas of Conservation in Wales can be accessed from this site.
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