Coastal eutrophication caused by anthropogenic nutrient inputs is one of the greatest threats
to the health of coastal estuarine and marine ecosystems worldwide. Globally,∼ 24% of the …

Microplastic (MP) particles have been observed in most environments and concentrations
are expected to increase over the coming decades given continued and increased …

The study of ecosystem services enables the understanding of the services that ecosystems
provide at the landscape level by explaining the relationship between natural capital …

Coral reefs are responsible for a wide array of ecosystem services including shoreline
protection. However, the processes involved in delivering this particular service have not …

Climate change effects have the potential of affecting both ocean and atmospheric
processes. These changes pose serious threats to the millions of people that live by the …

The concept of ecosystem services developed in the second half of the 20th century, and the
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment was crucial for its acceptance. This assessment …

An index of vulnerability to coastal change, integrating indices of social vulnerability and
exposure to coastal hazards, was created for East Africa to identify 'areas of priority …

Abstract The European Biodiversity Strategy asks EU Member States for an assessment,
map** and valuing of Ecosystem Services (ES). While terrestrial ES concept is advanced …

Map** ecosystem services (ES) increases the awareness of natural capital value, leading
to building sustainability into decision-making processes. Recently, many techniques to …

Mangrove ecosystems have strategic benefits and complex management. Management of
mangrove ecosystems also faces pressures and challenges to maintain them in sustainable …