Maui beach scientist’s swan song: retreat and relocate
As Zoe Nu`u leaves the UH’s research program on sea level rise, where she has focused on Maui’s beach erosion, Rotarians in Kihei/Wailea got to hear a parting shot about what’s coming.
We’re already seeing ocean inundation in low-lying areas, says Nu`u, and it may only be a few decades before rising seas will necessitate ‘fortification’ of many beach areas.
Longer term, says Nu`u, Hawaii must plan for retreat and relocation.
Nu’u spoke to the Rotary Club of Kihei-Wailea on July 8th, 2009.
Zoe Norcross Nu’u Rotary Club Talk on Vimeo.
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