Global sea-level rise will create a new biological invasion front.

Over two-thirds of inundated coastal land area (approximately 290,000–470,000 km²) will be environmentally suitable for 122 established non-native marine animals by the mid and end of this century.

• Why it matters: Sea-level rise may create new coastal habitats, but how it reshapes invasion risk for marine non-native species moving landward into inundated areas is not well understood.
• What they did: The study assessed future environmental suitability for 122 established non-native marine animals across inundated coastal land, focusing on where conditions become suitable by mid- and late-century.
• The result: The findings suggest invasion risk predictions under climate change should include sea-level rise, supporting early-warning systems and proactive management for landward marine invasions.

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