Researchers study climate change impact on soil at military bases University of Delaware taking part in the research Max Lonzanida/Hampton Roads Naval Museum In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, waves crash onto the beach at the Ocean View Fishing Pier located in the Ocean View section of Norfolk, Virginia. The area is situated just minutes from Naval Station Norfolk and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach. The area is prone to coastal flooding. (US Navy Video by Max Lonzanida/Released). By: Web Staff and last updated 2021-02-10 09:54:59-05 NEWARK, Del. - Researchers at the University of Delaware are studying the impact climate change has on soil at coastal military bases.