The Seychelles is facing heightened risks of coastal flooding due to rising sea levels and shifting weather patterns. A study in Nature indicates stakeholders are worried about the effectiveness of current coastal adaptation measures. Hard protection methods, like seawalls, are favored but criticized for potential maladaptive effects. Nature-based solutions (NbS) such as wetland restoration, are preferred for long-term sustainability but seen as less immediately effective. The study emphasizes the need for better adaptation strategies.