Mangroves represent highly important coastal ecological systems on a global scale. Despite
being highly examined ecosystems, the literature reveals several knowledge gaps regarding …

Blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs), located at the land-sea interface, provide critical ecological
services including the buffering of anthropogenic pollutants. Understanding the interactions …

Human land use changes are threatening the integrity and health of coastal ecosystems
worldwide. Intensified land use for anthropogenic purposes increases sedimentation rates …

Coastal wetland ecosystems are extremely fragile, with heavy metal contamination and
uncontrolled growth of invasive plants (eg Spartina alterniflora Loisel.) could result in …

Mangrove afforestation is considered an important measure in the “natural-based solution”
for mitigating climate warming through sequestering massive carbon (C) into vegetation …

To address the aims of improving the coastal water monitoring strategies in Sarawak,
Malaysian Borneo, this thesis successfully demonstrated the application of digital earth …

Remote sensing is crucial for producing accurate land use and land cover (LULC) maps. It
provides continuous historical data, vital for sustainable development programs, where …

Executive Summary Southern Cross University was successful in obtaining funding from
Coffs Harbour City Council to perform pesticide and heavy metal analyses from water, soil …