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Ferryland, Newfoundland

Small towns vs sea level rise

After a series of stronger-than-normal storms knocked out their main breakwater, the small town of Ferryland Newfoundland was left with no choice but to heavily invest in shoreline protection. Now, members of the community are left wondering whether the rising costs of living by the sea are sustainable for future generations.

 

Recommended Video Citation

Climate Atlas of Canada. (2018). Ferryland, Newfoundland: Small towns vs sea level rise. Prairie Climate Centre. https://climateatlas.ca/video/ferryland-newfoundland