Many regions of the world are facing mounting water stress as competition increases for this
vital resource that may become scarcer under future climates. More water is being allocated …

The restoration of degraded areas and the creation of artificial ecosystems have partially
compensated for the continuing loss of natural wetlands. However, the success of these …

This review critically examines the contemporary challenges and innovative strategies in the
management of wastewater from freshwater aquaculture, a sector pivotal to global food …

Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world's largest and most diverse environmental network,
harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,500 Member organisations …

An efficient and adaptive strategy within the EU Marine Spatial Planning Directive has to
manage the existing and increasing conflicts between human uses and habitat conservation …

The Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas is one of the world's most cultivated and prized
molluscs. Although it is usually considered a luxury product, it meets all the requirements to …

The lack of space and opportunity for development has been identified as key reasons
behind the stagnation of the European aquaculture industry. With the historical loss and …

The Venice lagoon—the largest Mediterranean coastal lagoon—is characterized by the
presence at its edges of 31 “valli da pesca”, types of artificial ecosystems that mime the …

Conversion of natural wetlands to artificial wetlands is a global phenomenon that leads to
loss of natural habitats for waterbirds, while these alternative wetlands may buffer the …

Abstract The Venice Lagoon social-ecological system is characterized by a strong
relationship between the natural environment and human activities. This is especially …