Our beautiful coastline is an escape for a lot of us, but it's also home to many creatures and communities.
And the increased threat of storm surge, and sea level rise, has scientists planning for a future of protection and adaptation.
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WATCH HEREMeteorologist Vianey Arana has more insight from a climate scientist who was recently in the Bay Area.
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