Company hopes to capitalize on rising sea levels in Florida

Company hopes to capitalize on rising sea levels in Florida

6 years ago
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https://apnews.com/246ed67edb0b44579f59d623fea08dfc

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — From the frothy assault of the Atlantic Ocean to the placid trespass of the Lake Worth Lagoon, sea level rise is a mounting concern for South Florida property buyers who are turning to science, and private companies, for guidance.

The 3-year-old startup Coastal Risk Consultants was co-founded by the former director of Florida Atlantic University's Center for Environmental Studies, and has amassed an advisory board of respected atmosphere experts from the University of Miami, Pennsylvania State University and Florida International University.