Just 16% of the world’s coastlines are in good shape – and many are so bad they can never fully recover
- Written by: Brooke Williams, Postdoctoral research fellow, The University of Queensland
Leonardo FelippiOnly about 16% of the world’s coastal regions are in relatively good condition, according to our world-first research released today, and many are so degraded they can’t be restored to their original state.
Places where the land meets the sea are crucial for our planet to function. They support biodiversity and the...