SEA LEVELS COULD RISE UP TO 8 FEET BY 2100
SEA LEVELS COULD RISE UP TO
8 FEET BY 2100
This map shows Galveston, Texas with 8 feet of sea level rise
This map shows Galveston, Texas with 8 feet of sea level rise
WHAT ARE WE DOING?
“The Underwater” is a community-led climate action campaign that uses interactive art installations to reveal an area’s elevation, spark conversations, and urge civic engagement.
activating galveston
In June 2026, our team traveled to Galveston, Texas to activate The Underwater Project.
Take Action
We need to work together to protect our homes and families.
Here’s what you can do:
As our society continues to burn fossil fuels and heat the planet, humans are actively causing sea levels to rise, hurricanes to strengthen, and heat waves to intensify.
Help our community plan for the impacts of the climate crisis by joining The Underwater, Miami’s newest interactive art project by Xavier Cortada. Here’s how to participate:
- Find out your home’s elevation above sea level
- Place an Underwater Elevation Marker in your front yard
- Dive deeper into the issues with the Underwater Intel
- Get involved in climate solutions with local organizations
NEWS COVERAGE
Artist Statement
“I developed The Underwater to help my neighbors understand our vulnerability to rising seas and give them the tools to take action. Learning together and working together today, we can build a more equitable tomorrow.“
– Xavier Cortada
