Half of US Population Lives in Coastal Areas (Infographic)

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Increase in coastal population puts stress on the environment, according to NOAA.
Increase in coastal population puts stress on the environment, according to NOAA. (Image credit: Ross Toro, LiveScience Contributor)
Ross Toro
Ross Toro
Ross Toro is a contributing infographic artist for Live Science. He specializes in explanatory graphics that deal with science topics. Ross is a former art director of the Los Angeles Times, Associated Press and United Press International. He teaches Filipino martial arts when not dabbling in cartoons and animation.