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The impact of ecosystem connectivity on coral reef resilience

Study Number: 10 Author: P. J. Mumby & A. Hastings Abstract: Main Results and Conclusions: Works Cited: Andrew, N.L. & Mapstone, B.D. (1987) Sampling and the description of spatial pattern in marine ecology. Oceanography and Marine Biology Annual Review, 25,…

Matt
December 4, 2023

Aquaculture Climate Change Coastal developments Coastal zone management Economics Ecosystem Services Financial Liability Mangroves Marine and Coastal Natural resources damages Tourism Valuation methods

Mangroves. Coastal Ecosystems Series (Volume 2)

Study Number: 11 Author: S. Miththapala Main Results and Conclusions:

Matt
December 3, 2023

Economics Ecosystem Services Mangroves Marine and Coastal Wetlands

Reduction of Wind and Swell Waves by Mangroves

Author: A. McIvor, I. Möller, T. Spencer, and M. Spalding Abstract: Coastal populations are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of extreme events such as storms and hurricanes, and these pressures may be exacerbated through the influence of climate change and sea level…

Matt
December 3, 2023

Climate Change Coastal zone management Economics Ecosystem Services Mangroves Marine and Coastal Wetlands

Mangroves as a coastal protection from waves in the Tong King delta, Vietnam

Study Number: 34 Author: Y. Mazda, M. Magi, M. Kogo & P. N. Hong Abstract: The wave reduction (wave period; 5-8 sec.) was investigated in a mangrove reforestation area (Kandelia candel) close to aquaculture ponds in the Tong King delta, Vietnam.On…

Matt
December 3, 2023

Economics Ecosystem Services Mangroves Marine and Coastal Metals Mining Nickel mining Toxic Substances Wetlands

The partitioning of transitional metals (Fe, Mn, Ni, Cr) in mangrove sediments downstream of a ferraltilized ultramafic watershed (New Caledonia)

Study Number: 65 Author: C. Marchand, J.-M. Fernandez, B. Moreton, L. Landi, E. Lallier-Vergès & F. Baltzer Abstract: In New Caledonia, one third of the Island is composed of ultramafic rocks, and lateritic soils enriched in Fe, Ni and Cr.…

Matt
December 3, 2023

Climate Change Economics Ecosystem Services Greenhouse gases Mangroves Marine and Coastal Social Cost of Carbon Sustainable Development

Allometry, biomass, and productivity of mangrove forests: A review

Study Number: 50 Author: A. Komiyama, J. E. Ong, S. Poungparn Abstract: We review 72 published articles to elucidate characteristics of biomass allocation and productivity of mangrove forests and also introduce recent progress on the study of mangrove allometry to…

Matt
December 3, 2023

Mangroves Marine and Coastal Wetlands

Status and distribution of mangrove forests of the world using earth observation satellite data

Study Number: 29 Author: C. Giri, E. Ochieng, L. L. Tieszen, Z. Zhu, A. Singh, T. Loveland, J. Masek & N. Duke Abstract: Aim: Our scientiﬁc understanding of the extent and distribution of mangrove forests of the world is inadequate.…

Matt
December 3, 2023

Climate Change Coastal developments Coastal zone management Mangroves Marine and Coastal Tourism

Threats to mangroves from climate change and adaptation options: A review

Study Number: 28 Author: E. L. Gilman, J. Ellison, N. C. Duke & C. Field Abstract: Mangrove ecosystems are threatened by climate change. We review the state of knowledge of mangrove vulnerability and responses to predicted climate change and consider adaptation options. Based…

Matt
December 3, 2023

Climate Change Coastal zone management Economics Ecosystem Services Financial Liability Mangroves Marine and Coastal Natural resources damages Sustainable Development Wetlands

Shelter from the storm? Use and misuse of coastal vegetation for managing natural disasters

Study Number: 38 Author: R. A. Feagin, N. Mukherjee, K. Shanker, A. H. Baird, J. Cinner, A, M. Kerr, N. Koedam, A. Sridhar, R. Arthur, L.P. Jayatissa, D. L. Seen, M. Menon, S. Rodriguez, Md. Shamsuddoha, & F. Dahdouh-Guebas Abstract:…

Matt
December 3, 2023

Access to Information Aquaculture Coastal developments Economics Ecosystem Services Financial Liability Mangroves Marine and Coastal Natural resources damages Tourism Wetlands

The world’s mangroves

Study Number: 48 Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States Abstract: High population pressure in coastal areas has led to the conversion of many mangrove areas to other uses and numerous case studies describe these mangrove losses over…

Matt
December 3, 2023