As climate change drives sea levels higher, coastal species and habitats may adapt by migrating inland. This landward shift may be challenged, however, by the presence of human-made and natural barriers, which may result in coastal habitat loss and declines in associated fish and wildlife populations. This is commonly known as ‘coastal squeeze’. To support the resilience of Northwest coastal habitats amis sea level rise, scientists and resource managers require a greater understanding of the risks posed by coastal squeeze. This project will engage scientists and managers to collaboratively model inland range shifts of coastal species and habitats in the face of natural and human-made barriers to inform effective management of coastal squeeze in the Northwest.
