Oceanic and coastal ecosystems, captivating in their beauty and ecological significance, are intricately entwined with human existence. They are also known for sequestering carbon (Blue Carbon) and mitigating the climate change implications. Some of Oceanic ecosystems like Coral reefs serve as natural breakwaters and vital habitats for a myriad of marine species. Similarly, mangroves provide crucial coastal protection and carbon sequestration, contributing in climate change mitigation. However, these ecosystems face mounting threats from human activities and climate change. Anthropogenic pressures and stresses 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, the solutions have the potential to enhance the health and sustainability of oceanic and coastal ecosystems.
The goal of this Research Topic is 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. Recent advances in these fields offer promising avenues for conservation and management strategies. 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. Through innovative research and practical applications, we endeavor to inform evidence-based conservation policies and practices, ultimately contributing to the sustainable management of these invaluable natural resources.
This Special Issue aims to explore the role of Nature-Based solutions in preserving and enhancing the resilience of oceanic and coastal ecosystems. We invite contributions that address the following themes, but are not limited to:
- Proposing and evaluating a Nature-Based solution in marine conservation and coastal management.
- Advances of 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 the 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 any other methods to address and investigate various aspects of oceanic and coastal hazards.
-Mimicry Solutions for Addressing Threats to Marine Environments.
Information for Authors:
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to advancing our understanding of Nature-Based solutions in the context of oceanic and coastal ecosystems. Manuscripts should present novel insights, methodologies, or applications relevant to the themes outlined above. Submissions should adhere to the formatting and submission guidelines provided by Frontiers in Environmental Engineering.
Keywords:
Mimicry, Ecosystem, Nature-based Solutions, Marine environment, Hydrodynamics, Sediment transport, Pollution
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Oceanic and coastal ecosystems, captivating in their beauty and ecological significance, are intricately entwined with human existence. They are also known for sequestering carbon (Blue Carbon) and mitigating the climate change implications. Some of Oceanic ecosystems like Coral reefs serve as natural breakwaters and vital habitats for a myriad of marine species. Similarly, mangroves provide crucial coastal protection and carbon sequestration, contributing in climate change mitigation. However, these ecosystems face mounting threats from human activities and climate change. Anthropogenic pressures and stresses 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, the solutions have the potential to enhance the health and sustainability of oceanic and coastal ecosystems.
The goal of this Research Topic is 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. Recent advances in these fields offer promising avenues for conservation and management strategies. 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. Through innovative research and practical applications, we endeavor to inform evidence-based conservation policies and practices, ultimately contributing to the sustainable management of these invaluable natural resources.
This Special Issue aims to explore the role of Nature-Based solutions in preserving and enhancing the resilience of oceanic and coastal ecosystems. We invite contributions that address the following themes, but are not limited to:
- Proposing and evaluating a Nature-Based solution in marine conservation and coastal management.
- Advances of 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 the 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 any other methods to address and investigate various aspects of oceanic and coastal hazards.
-Mimicry Solutions for Addressing Threats to Marine Environments.
Information for Authors:
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to advancing our understanding of Nature-Based solutions in the context of oceanic and coastal ecosystems. Manuscripts should present novel insights, methodologies, or applications relevant to the themes outlined above. Submissions should adhere to the formatting and submission guidelines provided by Frontiers in Environmental Engineering.
Keywords:
Mimicry, Ecosystem, Nature-based Solutions, Marine environment, Hydrodynamics, Sediment transport, Pollution
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.