Sea Level Rising: The Chatham Story May 10, 2010

On April 15, 2007, a new inlet broke through the barrier beach that protects Pleasant Bay. Overnight the town of Chatham, Massachusetts, had to face more sea level rise than most communities will face in the next 50 years. Over 200 other coastal communities in the United States will face similar problems as their barrier beaches break down in the face of rising seas. Author William Sargent will chronicle the changes brought about by the break up of Chatham’s Nauset Beach. The lecture will also discuss recent changes on Plum Island and Nantucket.

Lectures are free and open to the public. Registration is requested. All programs start at 7 p.m. in the Aquarium's Harborside Learning Lab. Programs last approximately one hour followed by a reception.

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