Assessing, quantifying and valuing the ecosystem services of coastal lagoons

Journal for Nature Conservation, Год журнала: 2018, Номер 44, С. 50 - 65

Опубликована: Фев. 23, 2018

The natural conservation of coastal lagoons is important not only for their ecological importance, but also because the valuable ecosystem services they provide human welfare and wellbeing. Coastal are shallow semi-enclosed systems that support habitats such as wetlands, mangroves, salt-marshes seagrass meadows, well a rich biodiversity. complex social-ecological with livelihoods, wellbeing to humans. This study assessed, quantified valued 32 lagoons. main findings are: (i) definitions still generally accepted; (ii) quantification made in many different ways, using units; (iii) evaluation monetary terms some service problematic, often relying on non-monetary methods; (iv) when terms, this may represent very benefits; and, (v) aspects climate change, including increasing temperature, sea-level rise changes rainfall patterns threaten

Язык: Английский

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From ecological functions to ecosystem services: linking coastal lagoons biodiversity with human well-being

Hydrobiologia, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 850(12-13), С. 2611 - 2653

Опубликована: Март 10, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Coastal Lagoons: Environmental Variability, Ecosystem Complexity, and Goods and Services Uniformity

Elsevier eBooks, Год журнала: 2019, Номер unknown, С. 253 - 276

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2019

Язык: Английский

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Effects of spatial and seasonal factors on the characteristics and carbonyl index of (micro)plastics in a sandy beach in Aveiro, Portugal

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2019, Номер 709, С. 135892 - 135892

Опубликована: Дек. 14, 2019

Язык: Английский

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Environmental and social life cycle assessment of urban water systems: The case of Mexico City

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2019, Номер 693, С. 133464 - 133464

Опубликована: Июль 19, 2019

Язык: Английский

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Ecosystem services provided by a complex coastal region: challenges of classification and mapping

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2016, Номер 6(1)

Опубликована: Март 11, 2016

Abstract A variety of ecosystem services classification systems and mapping approaches are available in the scientific technical literature, which needs to be selected adapted when applied complex territories (e.g. interface between water land, estuary sea). This paper provides a framework for addressing coastal regions. The roadmap comprises definition exact geographic boundaries study area; use CICES (Common International Classification Ecosystem Services) identification classification; qualitative indicators that will serve as basis map services. Due its complexity, Ria de Aveiro region was case study, presenting an opportunity explore application such at regional scale. main challenges implementing proposed roadmap, together with advantages discussed this research. results highlight importance considering both connectivity natural complexity governance framework; flexibility robustness, but also applying scale; regarding mapping.

Язык: Английский

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Marine and coastal ecosystem services on the science–policy–practice nexus: challenges and opportunities from 11 European case studies

International Journal of Biodiversity Science Ecosystems Services & Management, Год журнала: 2017, Номер 13(3), С. 51 - 67

Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2017

We compared and contrasted 11 European case studies to identify challenges opportunities toward the operationalization of marine coastal ecosystem service (MCES) assessments in Europe. This work is output a panel convened by Marine Working Group Ecosystem Services Partnership September 2016. The MCES were used (1) address multiple policy objectives simultaneously, (2) interpret EU-wide policies smaller scales (3) inform local decision-making. Most did decision makers, but only few cases, outputs applied or informed Significant limitations among absence shared understanding ES concept, data knowledge gaps, difficulties accounting for social–ecological systems complexity partial stakeholder involvement. findings expert call continuous involvement 'end users', integrated on systems, defining thresholds use raising awareness general public. Such improvements at intersection science, practice are essential starting points building stronger science foundation supporting management ecosystems.EDITED BY Sebastian Villasante

Язык: Английский

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Social-Environmental Analysis for the Management of Coastal Lagoons in North Africa

Frontiers in Environmental Science, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 8

Опубликована: Апрель 23, 2020

This study provides an overview of eleven lagoons in North Africa, from the Atlantic to Eastern Mediterranean. Lagoons are complex, transitional, coastal zones providing valuable ecosystem services that contribute welfare human population. The main economic sectors included fishing, shellfish harvesting, salt and sand extraction, as well maritime transport. Economic areas around watershed agriculture, tourism, recreation, industrial urban development. Changes were also identified land-use reclamation, changes hydrology, sedimentology damming, inlet modifications engineering. activities exert multiple pressures on these ecosystems result environment, affecting salinity, dissolved oxygen erosion; ecology, such loss biodiversity; delivery services. Loss protection seafood affect populations live depend them for their livelihood. Adaptive management frameworks social- ecological systems provide options support decision makers with science-based knowledge deliver sustainable development ecosystems. framework used environmental is Drivers-Activities-Pressures-State Change-Impact Welfare-Responses Measures [ DAPSI(W)R(M)].

Язык: Английский

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‘Blue Carbon’ and Nutrient Stocks of Salt Marshes at a Temperate Coastal Lagoon (Ria de Aveiro, Portugal)

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2017, Номер 7(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 25, 2017

Abstract Ria de Aveiro is a mesotidal coastal lagoon with one of the largest continuous salt marshes in Europe. The objective this work was to assess C, N and P stocks Spartina maritima (low marsh pioneer halophyte) Juncus maritimus (representative mid-high halophytes) combined contribution Halimione portulacoides, Sarcocornia perennis , Bolbochenous ≈4400 ha area. A multivariate analysis (PCO), taking into account environmental variables annual biomass nutrient dynamics, showed that there are no clear seasonal or spatial differences within low marshes, but clearly separates J. S. marshes. Calculations five most representative halophytes plus respective rhizosediment (25 cm depth), their relative coverage, represents 252053 Mg 38100 7563 P. Over 90% found This shows importance lagoon’s on climate nutrients regulation, defines current condition concerning ‘blue carbon’ stocks, as basis for prospective future scenarios degradation loss, namely under SLR context.

Язык: Английский

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Monitoring Coastal Lagoon Water Quality through Remote Sensing: The Mar Menor as a Case Study

Water, Год журнала: 2019, Номер 11(7), С. 1468 - 1468

Опубликована: Июль 15, 2019

The Mar Menor is a hypersaline coastal lagoon located in the southeast of Spain. This fragile ecosystem suffering several human pressures, such as nutrient and sediment inputs from agriculture other activities decreases salinity. Therefore, development an operational system to monitor its evolution crucial know cause-effect relationships preserve natural system. variability turbidity chlorophyll-a levels water body were studied here through joint use remote sensing techniques situ data. research was undertaken using Operational Land Imager (OLI) images on Landsat 8 two SPOT images, because cloudy weather prevented OLI alone. provided information needed perform time series analysis lagoon. We also analyzed processes that occur salt lagoon, characterizing different spatio-temporal patterns biophysical parameters. Special attention given role with regard programs integral management this space receives maximum environmental protection. objective work has been fulfilled by answering questions managers: when did quality begin change? What happening lagoon? Is useful for monitoring Menor? answers these have allowed generation methodology track real-time space. tracking satellite open incorporation new multispectral sensors.

Язык: Английский

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