Marine ecosystems have been used, impacted by, and managed by human populations for
millennia. As ecosystem degradation has been a common outcome of these activities …

Objective Oyster reef has important ecological value, and studying its present situation is of
great significance for coastal ecological protection and restoration. Methods This article …

More than 200 countries have a coastline, and this forms the basis for their claims to
territorial waters and exclusive economic zones (EEZs). Globally, about 40% of the world's …

In the United States, extensive investments have been made to restore the ecological
function and services of coastal marine habitats. Despite a growing body of science …

Human activities have led to degradation of ecosystems globally. The lost ecosystem
functions and services accumulate from the time of disturbance to the full recovery of the …

The global loss of marine ecosystem engineers has caused an unprecedented decline in
biodiversity. Although wild shellfish habitats have been shown to support biodiverse …

A healthy ocean is the foundation for prosperous, healthy and vibrant economies. There is
an unprecedented opportunity, through global stimulus and recovery responses to the …

Providing benthic substrate is the most common method used for oyster reef restoration. The
physical relief from the seabed, increased habitat complexity, and attachment surfaces have …

We analyze public preferences for oyster reef restoration, focusing on the US Gulf Coast,
one of the leading oyster-producing regions in the US. We administer a contingent-valuation …

ABSTRACT COVID-19 shocked preK-12 education systems, disrupting reform efforts and
straining schools' capacities for improvement. Yet accountability policies–in particular …