<human>:  What is the effect of rising sea levels on coastal areas?
<bot>: The effect of rising sea levels on coastal areas is devastating. Rising sea levels have caused increased flooding, erosion, and damage to infrastructure, as well as threatening the livelihoods of people in these areas. In some cases, entire communities have been forced to relocate due to the threat of rising sea levels. Additionally, rising sea levels can also disrupt animal habitats, alter plant distribution and affect the availability of food resources. In the long run, rising sea levels could have serious repercussions on global warming, economies, and the future of human civilization.