Oceanic and coastal ecosystems, captivating in their beauty and ecological significance, are intricately entwined with human existence. These ecosystems are known for their role in sequestering carbon (Blue Carbon) and mitigating climate change implications. Coral reefs, for instance, serve as natural breakwaters and vital habitats for a myriad of marine species, while mangroves provide crucial coastal protection and carbon sequestration. However, these ecosystems face mounting threats from human activities and climate change, which threaten their stability and resilience. In response, there is a growing urgency to explore innovative solutions for preserving them. Nature-Based solutions offer promising approaches to address these challenges by drawing inspiration from the inherent resilience of natural systems. Despite recent advances, there remains a need for a deeper investigation into the efficacy and implementation of these solutions to ensure the health and sustainability of oceanic and coastal ecosystems.

This research topic aims to address the escalating threats facing oceanic and coastal ecosystems and explore innovative solutions to enhance their resilience and sustainability. Human activities, coupled with the impacts of climate change, pose significant challenges to the health and functioning of these vital ecosystems. To achieve this goal, we aim to investigate the efficacy of Nature-Based solutions in mitigating the adverse effects of anthropogenic pressures and climate change on oceanic and coastal environments. By synthesizing current knowledge, identifying gaps, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, this research topic seeks to advance our understanding of the potential benefits and limitations of Nature-Based solutions in preserving the integrity of oceanic and coastal ecosystems.

To gather further insights into the efficacy and implementation of Nature-Based solutions, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

- Proposing and evaluating Nature-Based solutions in marine conservation and coastal management.

- Advances in Nature-Based solutions for preserving Blue Carbon in marine and oceanic ecosystems.

- Assessment of the ecological, social, and economic impacts of implementing Nature-Based solutions.

- Reviewing successful applications of Nature-Based solutions in restoring degraded habitats and mitigating coastal hazards.

- Advances in numerical or physical experiments for evaluating innovative Nature-Based solutions for marine and coastal resilience.

- Application of AI, machine learning, fuzzy logic, wavelets, or other methods to address and investigate various aspects of oceanic and coastal hazards.

- Mimicry solutions for addressing threats to marine environments.

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