Bluecoast is working with the WA Government to identify coastal hazard risks and vulnerability of built and natural assets, in order to properly plan for adaptive land use and development on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands in light of a changing coastal environment.
During 2018 - 2019, the team is collecting metocean data which will be used to identify the coastal hazards including coastal erosion and inundation for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Numerical modelling and data analysis will be used to undertake a detailed coastal hazards assessment both at present and future predicted sea levels. The built and natural assets that are at risk will be identified and their cultural, social, environmental and economic values quantified.