Publications by authors named "Stephan Nebiker"
Article Synopsis
- Atolls, like Aldabra, are increasingly threatened by rising sea levels and declining sediment supply, leading to faster erosion and loss of adaptive capacity.
- A study using aerial and satellite imagery from 1960 to 2011 revealed that while 61% of Aldabra's shoreline remained stable, 24% experienced minor changes, with erosion and accretion rates being almost balanced.
- The research emphasizes the importance of ongoing shoreline monitoring to protect unique ecosystems and suggests that maintaining sediment availability is vital for enabling atolls to adapt to changing conditions.
