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Fundamental limitations of shoreline models

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Despite widespread use, many shoreline models rely on foundational assumptions that introduce significant uncertainties in coastal predictions and associated management decisions. As climate change intensifies risks to vulnerable coastal systems, it is imperative to strengthen efforts toward developing more robust and context-appropriate modelling approaches that reflect the evolving dynamics of coastal systems.

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Seenath, A. Fundamental limitations of shoreline models. Nat Water 3, 510–511 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44221-025-00443-6

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