Abstract Based on the Baltic Earth Assessment Reports of this thematic issue in Earth
System Dynamics and recent peer-reviewed literature, current knowledge of the effects of …

There are a large number of geophysical processes affecting sea level dynamics and
coastal erosion in the Baltic Sea region. These processes operate on a large range of …

Coastal environments, in particular heavily populated semi-enclosed marginal seas and
coasts like the Baltic Sea region, are strongly affected by human activities. A multitude of …

Shallow coastal areas are among the most inhabited areas and are valuable for biodiversity,
recreation and the economy. Due to climate change and sea level rise, sustainable …

Location, specific topography, and hydrographic setting together with climate change and
strong anthropogenic pressure are the main factors sha** the biogeochemical functioning …

Marine eutrophication is a pervasive and growing threat to global sustainability. Macroalgal
cultivation is a promising circular economy solution to achieve nutrient reduction and food …

Rapid deterioration of marine habitats and biodiversity under cumulative stressors have led
to increased efforts to rebuild marine life. Yet, successes of such endeavors do not have …

The number of Vibrio-related infections in humans, eg, by Vibrio vulnificus, has increased
along the coasts of the Baltic Sea. Due to climate change, vibriosis risk is expected to …

Eliciting stakeholders' mental models is an important participatory modeling (PM) tool for
building systems knowledge, a frequent challenge in natural resource management …

Physiological measures can help to identify environmental thresholds that constrain
organismal-level performance. Relating these thresholds, in a cause-and-effect manner, to …