Despite the disparities in size and volume of marine and freshwater realms, a strikingly
similar number of species is found in each–with 15 150 Actinopterygian fishes in fresh water …

The growing number of artificial structures in estuarine, coastal and marine environments is
causing “ocean sprawl”. Artificial structures do not only modify marine and coastal …

Boating and ship** operations, their associated activities and supporting infrastructure
present a potential for environmental impacts. Such impacts include physical changes to …

Sustainable management of coastal and inland water areas requires knowledge of how
tourism and recreation affects the ecosystems. Here, we present the first systematic review …

Marine coastal (or “blue”) ecosystems provide valuable services to humanity and the
environment, but global loss and degradation of blue ecosystems necessitates ecological …

With the COVID-19 pandemic came what media has deemed the “port congestion
pandemic”. Intensified by the pandemic, the commonplace anchoring of high-tonnage ships …

A considerable amount of research has been conducted on the impacts of recreational
boating activities on fishes but little or no synthesis of the information has been undertaken …

Seagrasses are in decline globally due to sustained pressure from coastal development,
water quality declines and the ongoing threat from climate change. The result of this decline …

The anchoring of large recreational craft constitutes one of the main threats in shallow
marine habitats. In the Mediterranean, this activity has seen constant development during …

Urgent action is required to stem the loss of the world's seagrass meadows, prioritize their
protection and recognize the array of ecosystem services (ES) that they provide. The …