A significant international research initiative is set to investigate the viability of low-lying coral atoll islands in withstanding the anticipated sea level rise.
While events surrounding the tragedy in Bournemouth are yet to be fully established, one source said a riptide was involved. MailOnline takes a closer look at what this means.
Extreme storms could help protect beaches from sea-level rise with fresh sand from deeper waters or nearby beaches, say scientists from three countries.