The natural conservation of coastal lagoons is important not only for their ecological
importance, but also because of the valuable ecosystem services they provide for human …

Coastal vegetated habitats can be important sinks of organic carbon (C org) and mitigate
global warming by sequestering significant quantities of atmospheric CO 2 and storing …

Microplastics (MPs) are recognized as a global emergent pollution impact, which can affect
all food chains. Estimating MPs transport pathways in coastal ecosystems is needed to …

The ubiquity of microplastics (MP) across all ecosystems raises concerns about their
potential harm to the environment and living organisms. Sediments are a MP sink, reflecting …

Shrimp farm aquaculture causes environmental impacts, notably decreased water quality
due to the release of nutrient-rich effluents. Pond wastewater is usually discharged without …

Anthropogenic salinization impacts the health of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
worldwide. In tropical and subtropical areas, shrimp farm aquaculture uses water from …

Sea-level rise (SLR) is one of the most conspicuous examples of the environmental impact
of recent climate change. Since SLR rates are not uniform around the planet, local and …

Nutrient pollution causes environmental damages on aquatic ecosystems worldwide.
Eutrophication produces impacts in coastal ecosystems, affecting biota and ecosystem …

Influenced by human activities and natural changes, the ecosystem services (ESs) of the
Coastal Shelter Forest (CSF) have been substantially transformed. This transformation has …

The strength and frequency of local tides in coastal lagoons plays a crucial role in providing
suitable locations for the establishment of mangrove seedlings. Hence, the purpose of this …