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Mangroves Marine and Coastal Pollution, Water

Marine litter and microplastic pollution on mangrove soils of the Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta, Colombian Caribbean

Study Number 108 Author Ostin Garces-Ordonez, Victoria A. Castillo-Olaya, Andres F. Granados-Briceno, Lina M. Blandon Garcia, Luisa F. Espinosa Diaz Abstract Marine litter pollution has become a complex global problem, because of the negative ecological and socioeconomic impacts as well…

Matt
October 27, 2023

Aquaculture Mangroves Marine and Coastal

Solutions to blue carbon emissions: Shrimp cultivation, mangrove deforestation, and climate change in coastal Bangladesh

Study Number 107 Author Nesar Ahmed, William W.L. Cheung, Shirley Thompson, and Marion Glaser Abstract In Bangladesh, export-oriented shrimp farming is one of the most important sectors of the national economy. However, shrimp farming in coastal Bangladesh has devastating effects…

Matt
October 27, 2023

Ecosystems Forests Mangroves Marine and Coastal

Evaluation of the threat from sea-level rise to the mangrove ecosystems in Tieshangang Bay, southern China

Study Number 106 Author Shasha Li, Xianwei Meng, Zhenming Ge, and Liquan Zhang Abstract Sea-level rise caused by global climate change has significant impacts on coastal zones. Mangrove ecosystems occur in the intertidal zone along tropical and subtropical coasts and…

Matt
October 27, 2023

Mangroves Marine and Coastal

Evaluating, predicting and mapping belowground carbon stores in Kenyan mangroves

Study Number 105 Author Selena K. Gress, Mark Huxham, James G. Kairo, Lilian M. Mugi, Robert A. Briers Abstract Despite covering only approximately 138 000 km2, mangroves are globally important carbon sinks with carbon density values three to four times…

Matt
October 27, 2023

Mangroves Marine and Coastal

Oil spill impacts on mangroves: Recommendations for operational planning and action based on a global review

Study Number 104 Author Norman C. Duke Abstract Mangrove tidal wetland habitats are recognized as highly vulnerable to large and chronic oil spills. This review of current literature and public databases covers the last 6 decades, summarizing global data on…

Matt
October 27, 2023

Forests Mangroves Marine and Coastal

Low carbon sink capacity of Red Sea mangroves

Study Number 103 Author Hanan Almahasheer, Oscar Serrano, Carlos M. Duarte, Ariane Arias-Ortiz,Pere Masque, Xabier Irigoien Abstract Mangroves forests of Avicennia marina occupy about 135km2 in the Red Sea and represent one of the most important vegetated communities in this…

Matt
October 27, 2023

Mangroves Marine and Coastal

The Power of Three: Coral Reefs, Seagrasses and Mangroves Protect Coastal Regions and Increase Their Resilience

Study Number 102 Author Greg Guannell, Katie Arkema, Peter Ruggiero, Gregory Verutes Abstract Natural habitats have the ability to protect coastal communities against the impacts ofwaves and storms, yet it is unclear how different habitats complement each other to reducethose…

Matt
October 27, 2023

Climate Change Mangroves Marine and Coastal

Mangroves as a protection from storm surges in a changing climate

Study Number 101 Author Brian Blankespoor, Susmita Dasgupta, Glenn-Marie Lange Abstract Adaptation to climate change includes addressing sea-level rise (SLR) and increased storm surges in many coastal areas. Mangroves can substantially reduce vulnerability of the adjacent coastal land from inundation…

Matt
October 27, 2023

Ecosystems Forests Mangroves Marine and Coastal

Seventy years of continuous encroachment substantially increases ‘blue carbon’ capacity as mangroves replace intertidal salt marshes

Study Number 100 Author Jeffrey J. Kelleway, Neil Saintilan, Peter I. Macreadie, Charles G. Skilbeck, Atun Zawadzki, Peter J. Ralph Abstract Shifts in ecosystem structure have been observed over recent decades as woody plants encroach upon grasslands and wetlands globally.…

Matt
October 27, 2023

Economics Ecosystem Services Ecosystems Forests Mangroves Marine and Coastal

Quantifying fisheries ecosystem services of mangroves and tropical artificial urban shorelines

Study Number 98 Author Rayna Benzeev, Neil Hutchinson, Daniel A. Friess Abstract Rapid development has fragmented Singapore’s coastal habitats and converted them intoartificial shorelines, with implications for the ecosystem services they provide. This study investigated the impact of urban development…

Matt
October 27, 2023