Sea-level rise causes shorebird population collapse before habitats drown

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 03 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02051-w

The authors combine field data with models of coastal geomorphology and bird behaviour and dynamics to understand the impact of sea-level rise on shorebird populations. They show that habitat quality is already declining and that the current focus on habitat quantity loss can underestimate threats.