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Christine Whitcraft, a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and principal investigator of Wetlands Ecology Lab at Cal State Long Beach, tells news and that  Long Beach’s recent flooding shows how sea-level rise can amplify natural tidal cycles, offering a real-world preview of future coastal conditions. Whitcraft says sand berms provide only a short-term defense, and that protecting vulnerable streets will require more permanent solutions.