The Kiribati island chain, with an average elevation of just 2 meters above sea level, faces an existential threat from rising sea levels due to climate change. To support the community's resilience, a comprehensive data collection project was initiated to gather critical information on the seabed and surrounding marine habitats. The project used satellite imagery to perform surveys over 3.5 million km² of ocean, focusing on capturing data that identifies areas at the highest risk from flooding, storm surges, and tsunamis. This information, handed over to the Kiribati Government, aids in creating effective sea defences and informs the development of the Kiribati Outer Island Transport Infrastructure Investment Project. Funded by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, this project aims to improve maritime infrastructure and alleviate population pressure on the densely populated capital, Tarawa.