In a severe flood in 2009, you could catch a sea bass while standing in St. Mark’s Square in Venice because water levels had reached 131 centimeters.
Venice has long been sinking, but rising sea levels have made the situation more dire. The frequency of floods increases each year, leaving many to wonder how much longer Venice can stay above water. If you have always dreamed of seeing Venice, you might not want to put it off much longer.
