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  1. CW: Study suggests potential health implications of sea spray in coastal areas

    “Living near the ocean, particularly within 5 km, is increasingly linked to public health benefits.

    The air in coastal environments is enriched with sea spray aerosols (SSA) that are generated by wave action and bubble bursting …

    This study provided the first in vitro evidence of potential health benefits caused by SSA and the molecular mechanisms involved.”
    #Coastal #Health #Bacteria #Endotoxins
    sciencedirect.com/science/arti

  2. Coastal Flooding At Predictable Hours
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    doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-757 <-- shared paper
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    H/T @bruna Alves | Nature Communications | Editor
    “When do coastal floods happen? ⏱️🌊
    A new study [link above] shows that, in many tide-dominated coastal regions, flooding tends to occur at specific and recurring times of day. Rather than being completely random, flood events often cluster around predictable hours driven by local tidal patterns.
    By analysing coastal flood observations from the UK and the US, [the authors] show[ed] that the timing of flood events can be highly structured, with some locations experiencing floods disproportionately during certain parts of the day.
    This adds a temporal dimension to coastal flood risk. We often focus on how frequently floods occur, how severe they are, and where they happen. This study highlights that when they occur may also matter, particularly as rising sea levels increase the frequency of coastal flooding.
    The findings provide a useful perspective for coastal adaptation, risk communication, and emergency planning…”
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    “Flooding is typically perceived as a sudden and unpredictable hazard. Here, [they] show that recurrent flooding can occur at highly predictable times in tidally dominated coastal systems. This predictability stems from phase-locking of tidal constituents and constituent pairs with the solar day, causing peak tides to recur at consistent local times set by regional tidal propagation. Using tide-gauge records from the United States and the United Kingdom, [they] quantif[ied] the intraday timing of coastal flood events and show strong clustering at specific hours, particularly where semidiurnal or mixed tides dominate. For example, floods in Boston cluster around noon and midnight, whereas in southern California they occur in the morning. Sites with stronger non-tidal variability show weaker clustering. This temporal predictability extends beyond nuisance flooding to larger consequential events involving inundation, road closures and infrastructural damage, highlighting opportunities for anticipatory risk communication, emergency planning and time-sensitive coastal adaptation…”
    #coast #coastal #flood #flooding #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #time #statistics #geostatistics #tide #tidal #timing #temporal #floodrisk #risk #hazard #sealevel #sealevelrise #climatechange #emergency #planning #tideguage #UK #USA #innundation #infrastructure #transportation #riskcommunication

  3. Surprise! I woke her up from her slumber on top of the chook house - stealthy exit into the roof #coastal #carpet #python #eastcoast #australia best vermin control system #ecosystem we #coexist for a reason #earth #first

  4. I'm attending.

    Gorge #FloodAdaptation for Sea Level Rise #CommunityWorkshop By City of Victoria
    Have your say on the future of the #GorgeWaterway and #PortageInlet.

    Thursday, September 25 · 2 - 4pm PDT.
    Doors at 1:45pm.
    Esquimalt Gorge Park & Pavilion
    1070 Tillicum Rd.

    Join us at this workshop to learn more about sea level rise in the Gorge and Portage Inlet and to share your knowledge, experience and values to help guide #SeaLevelRise planning for the area. A presentation will be followed by a #facilitated discussion that will help inform adaptation options to address sea level rise.

    The workshop will cover the following topics:

    Introduction to the Gorge Coastal #Flood Adaptation Strategy.
    Sea level rise projections, including areas, #ecosystems and #infrastructure at risk in the Gorge
    Possible #coastal adaptation approaches
    Examples of coastal resilience initiatives along the Gorge
    Activities to explore values informing future coastal planning

    The feedback we receive will inform the Gorge Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy, a collaboration between by the Township of #Esquimalt , the District of #Saanich , the City of #VictoriaBC and the Town of #ViewRoyal with support from the #CapitalRegionalDistrict.

    Refreshments will be provided.

    Registration is required. If we reach capacity for the event, we will take a waitlist and may add an additional event.

    For other ways to provide input, please complete the online survey and identify places that are important to you or where you have experienced flooding on our interactive map at engage.victoria.ca/gorge-flooding.

    Accessibility and Parking:

    #FreeChildcare will be provided on-site for the duration of the event.

    #FreeParking is available at the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion, including 10 #AccessibleParking stalls and four electric vehicle chargers.

    Accessible by bus routes 14 and 26 and a short walk from routes 8, 9 and 11.

    A bike rack is available.

    For more details on accessibility, visit this page:
    esquimalt.ca/media/file/access

    Please contact us with any questions or requests for accessibility accommodations at [email protected].

    #CommunityEngagement #CommunityEducation #CommunityPlanning #CommunityInput #YYJ #Wsanec #Songhees #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Flooding #FloodStrategies #CommunityVoices #ProvideYourFeedback #GetInvolved #CommunitySurvey

  5. Veil of Dusk - #Destin, FL captures the moody, textured beauty of a quiet #seascape Perfect for adding a modern, #coastal vibe to any space, this artwork evokes the serene ebb and flow of the ocean.

    Bring the calming of the coast into your home: andrea-anderegg.pixels.com/fea

    #SeascapeArt #MoodyDecor #DestinFL #CoastalLiving #buyintoart #ModernArt #FineArtPhotography #OceanVibes #BeachDecor #AndreaAnderegg #BuyArtOnline