Liviu Giosan, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (IMAGE) Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Caption WHOI Geologist Liviu Giosan and colleagues call for maintenance efforts to be started now to avert the loss of vast expanses of coastline, and the consequent losses of ecological services, economic and social crises, and large-scale migrations. Credit Tom Kleindinst, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Usage Restrictions With proper credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.