Urbanization and human-led development have increased more rapidly along shorelines
and in coastal watersheds than inland regions over the past century. The result of major land …

Coastal ecosystem restoration is accelerating globally as a means of enhancing shoreline
protection, carbon storage, water quality, fisheries, and biodiversity. Among the most …

Historical ecology has revolutionized our understanding of fisheries and cultural
landscapes, demonstrating the value of historical data for evaluating the past, present, and …

We present a method for estimating broad trends in ecosystem area based on incomplete
and heterogeneous data, developing a proof-of-concept for the first indicator of change in …

Anthropogenic activities have impacted marine ecosystems at extraordinary scales.
Biogenic reef ecosystems built by the European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) typically declined …

The oyster habitat in the USA is a valuable resource that has suffered significant declines
over the past century. While this loss of habitat is well documented, the loss of associated …

Carbon burial is increasingly valued as a service provided by threatened vegetated coastal
habitats. Similarly, shellfish reefs contain significant pools of carbon and are globally …

Restoration of degraded ecosystems is an important societal goal, yet inadequate
monitoring and the absence of clear performance metrics are common criticisms of many …

We compiled available data and information on the global and regional areas (Ramsar
regions), and changes in area, of 22 classes of marine or coastal and inland wetlands. From …

Pacific oysters are now one of the most 'globalised'marine invertebrates. They dominate
bivalve aquaculture production in many regions and wild populations are increasingly …