These photos, taken two days ago, show the ferocity of wave action on the sea defence as ocean levels slowly climb because of warming of the globe. Award winning British photographer  Ian Brierley captured the scene during a walk along the seawall near Turkeyen, East
Coast Demerara,  near to where multi-million-dollar works are ongoing to strengthen the sea defences.

A television camera operator captures the waves in all their fury on Wednesday while conservationist and mangrove activist Annette Arjoon stresses the importance of mangroves to the protection of Guyana’s coastline, especially in light of climate change and rising sea levels.	APOCALYPTIC! The strong waves along the East Coast sea wall look as though Armageddon is coming.
Annette Arjoon braving the waves in her mangrove action and advocacy work on Wednesday.	The result of the breach evident on the East Coast highway
Maybe this would be the mode of transportation of choice for people in a few years. Low carbon emissions to go please!	By the time these children reach adulthood, will they be able to stand on this same spot? Or will the sea swallow it up completely?