Sea-level rise maps as public communication

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How successful are sea-level rise maps in conveying information to the public? NZ SeaRise is lucky to be hosting a group of students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, USA who are working on a answering that question. In a normal year (i.e. non-COVID-19) they would travel to NZ to conduct their studies but this year they are having to do it remotely.

The students have put together a survey regarding public perception of sea-level rise in New Zealand and are particularly interested in how people use (or not) sea level slider maps. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and asks participants to test out one of two online maps (Waikato and Wellington)

Do the survey here.