By comparing mid-20th century aerial photos with recent satellite images, scientists have found that many atoll islands in the Pacific and Indian Oceans have remained stable in size or even grown, despite rising sea levels.
Research in the Maldives reveals that ocean currents and sand movement play a crucial role in the stability and growth of atoll islands, with waves eroding shorelines but also transporting fresh sand from coral reefs to replenish the beaches.
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