Ocean ecosystems form a huge active carbon sink and play a critical role in the global carbon cycle and climate. Blue carbon refers to the carbon captured and stored by marine ecosystems, including ...

A new international research study has forecast the impacts of climate change on the world's coastal oceans to the end of the century.

A new study of shallow-water ecosystems estimates that, by 2100, climate change and coastal land usage could result in significant shrinkage of coral habitats, tidal marshes, and mangroves, while ...

Seagrass meadows are critical marine ecosystems, acting as carbon sinks and providing habitats for diverse marine species. However, they face increasing threats from climate change and human ...

Judith Rosentreter receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Bradley Eyre receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Coastal ecosystems can absorb or emit the three main ...

IAEA is investigating the potential of vegetated coastal ecosystems as a natural climate solution to increase carbon dioxide draw-down from atmosphere and long-term storage in sediments. This ...

Kelps, here Saccharina latissima around Nuuk, Greenland, are brown macroalgae that form dense and extensive underwater forests along Arctic rocky shores. The ecological role of kelps can be compared ...

The collapse of Florida’s oyster reefs serves as a stark reminder of the interconnected challenges we face: freshwater mismanagement, habitat destruction and economic development at odds with ...

Sonoma County has some of the most beautiful coastal sites to be found in California and locals have plenty of opportunities to enjoy and learn about their coastal environment. Protected sites are ...