Unknown. At present there are no changes definitely attributable to climate change.
Changed sediment conditions at some coastal environments, such as partially enclosed lagoons and bar-built estuaries, may occur.
Sediment supply may be altered if climate change results in the modification, construction or removal of sea-defences.
LOW
MCCIP derived these headlines from the information supplied in the following reports, which provide a more comprehensive review of scientific understanding in this field.
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