The world's nations are committed to kee** global temperature rises to less than 2° C to
avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Such a target is crucial for mangrove forests …

Wind-waves have an important role in Earth system dynamics through air–sea interactions
and are key drivers of coastal and offshore hydro-morphodynamics that affect communities …

Aquaculture is a critical food source for the world's growing population, producing 52% of
the aquatic animal products consumed. Marine aquaculture (mariculture) generates 37.5 …

Urbanization is leading to biodiversity loss through habitat homogenization. The smooth,
featureless surfaces of many marine urban structures support ecological communities, often …

Increasing population size and economic dependence on the coastal zone, coupled with the
growing need for residential, agricultural, industrial, commercial and green space …

Although coastal aquaculture ponds provide high-quality fish protein for billions of people,
they are threatened by urbanization, pollution, and climate change. Moreover, colossal …

Urban and periurban ocean developments impact 1.5% of the global exclusive economic
zones, and the demand for ocean space and resources is increasing. As we strive for a more …

Sea turtles are an iconic group of marine megafauna that have been exposed to multiple
anthropogenic threats across their different life stages, especially in the past decades. This …

Offshore wind farms are widely adopted by coastal countries to obtain clean and green
energy; their environmental impact has gained an increasing amount of attention. Although …

Marine artificial structures (MAS), including oil and gas installations (O&G) and offshore wind
farms (OWFs), have a finite operational period. Selecting the most suitable decommissioning …