Cultural ecosystem services (CES) refer to the nonmaterial benefits people obtain from
ecosystems, and they have direct influence on quality of life. Although the concept of CES …

Climate change is increasing the threat of erosion and flooding along coastlines globally.
Engineering solutions (eg seawalls and breakwaters) in response to protecting coastal …

Ecosystem service research has long been dominated by a monetary interpretation of value,
neglecting other social perspectives on the importance of ecosystems for human well-being …

Background Research on ecosystem services has grown exponentially during the last
decade. Most of the studies have focused on assessing and map** terrestrial ecosystem …

Sandy shores are highly regarded as sites for recreation, places to play in the sun, sea, and
sand. In contrast, very little attention is given to beaches as ecosystems that support diverse …

Over millennia human well-being has benefited from ecosystems, not only through tangible
goods, but also through intangible assets known as cultural ecosystem services. Despite …

Under the umbrella term of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) fall measures from a wide range
of disciplines. With regard to coastal protection, coastal ecosystems represent possible and …

Coastal tourism is a growing industry sector in the Mediterranean Basin. This and the other
human activities occurring along the coastline share space and resources, leading to …

As reflected in the ecosystem approach, conservation strategies for the natural environment
are responding to society's needs and the changing climate. Ecosystem assessments …

In a closely integrated system,(sub-) littoral sandy sediments, sandy beaches, and sand
dunes offer natural coastal protection for a host of environmentally and economically …