The conservation of marine ecosystems and species is inherently complex, plagued by
social, political, economic and ecological uncertainty. Navigating these challenges to …

The shape of the coast and the processes that mold it change together as a complex system.
There is constant feedback among the multiple components of the system, and when climate …

There is an urgent need for landscape-scale ecological restoration to reverse habitat loss
and recover ecosystem functions and services. Given the unique nature of coastal and …

Climate action planning continues to accelerate rapidly across the globe as communities
seek to prepare to thrive in an uncertain future. Climate action planning is a particularly …

Marsh and mangrove forest habitats are productive at capturing and storing carbon, thus
actions to protect and create coastal blue carbon sinks could help mitigate global warming …

Port cities constitute complex urban systems in which human settlement, production
activities, and coastal resource uses intersect. Sustainable planning in these cities is critical …

The Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary System is experiencing the highest rates of coastal
wetland loss in Louisiana and the nation. Building resilience to climate-based disruptions is …