Rising seas: How a Nigerian community is being swallowed by the waves

The fishing community of Ayatoro in southern Nigeria is being devastated by severe coastal erosion and rising sea levels. Driven by climate change, the Atlantic Ocean is swallowing homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods, forcing residents to repeatedly relocate inland. The crisis is exacerbated by urban encroachment on floodplains, leading to significant loss of life and health crises.