Article
Environmental Sciences
Clara Estrela-Segrelles, Gabriel Gomez-Martinez, Miguel Angel Perez-Martin
Summary: The study highlights the impact of sea level rise caused by climate change on coastal wetland ecosystems, providing a risk assessment and response measures. It emphasizes the specific affected areas and the need for adaptation strategies to address the challenges posed by rising sea levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Elliott E. White, Emily A. Ury, Emily S. Bernhardt, Xi Yang
Summary: Coastal forested wetlands in North America have been diminishing in extent due to historic drainage and agricultural expansion. Satellite imagery analysis shows that between 1996 and 2016, there was a net loss of approximately 13,682 km² of forested coastal wetlands across the North America's Coastal Plain. Factors such as sea level rise, tropical storm landings, and watershed elevation explain most of the variation in coastal wetland deforestation extent.
Article
Oceanography
Carmen E. Elrick-Barr, Julian Clifton, Michael Cuttler, Craig Perry, Abbie A. Rogers
Summary: The coast is crucial to humanity but is at risk due to various factors. Coastal managers need evidence-based policy to make complex decisions. This paper reports on a pilot program that used citizen science to collect social data on coastal use and values, providing valuable information for coastal planning.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Rebekah Grieger, Samantha J. Capon, Wade L. Hadwen, Brendan Mackey
Summary: Coastal freshwater wetlands in southeast Queensland, Australia are understudied and vulnerable to climate changes. The study found that vegetation patterns were associated with gradients of rainfall, soil moisture, salinity, and pH. Species composition in the understorey was related to wetland species, native grasses and herbs, and canopy vegetation. Common species like Melaleuca quinquenervia and Eucalyptus tereticornis dominated tree variation.
MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali K. Al-Quraishi, David A. Kaplan
Summary: The Mesopotamian Marshlands, the largest wetland system in the Middle East, have been severely degraded in recent decades due to the construction of large dams in the Tigris and Euphrates basins for irrigation and power generation purposes. Research shows that at least 70 m(3)/s of water deliveries per year are needed to restore 1000 km(2) of wetland area in the western Mesopotamian marshes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Pierre Taillardat
Summary: The magnitude and variability of mangrove carbon storage are uncertain and still being discussed. A recent literature review found differences in carbon burial rates between different coastal environmental settings, which were consistent with biomass stocks but not previous soil carbon stock estimates. The approach used in the study has the potential to improve our understanding of mangrove carbon cycling and storage.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zihan Xing, Xiaoyan Li, Dehua Mao, Ling Luo, Zongming Wang
Summary: This study examined the spatiotemporal changes in wetland vegetation in the Amur River basin and its response to climate change. The findings revealed a significant increase in wetland vegetation from 1982 to 2020, with a positive correlation to daily mean temperature. However, the asymmetric effects of diurnal warming were weak in the region.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lola L. B. Visschers, Carlos D. Santos, Aldina M. A. Franco
Summary: Saltwater intrusion can have significant impacts on coastal ecosystems and local livelihoods. This study used satellite imagery to measure changes in mangrove distribution along the northern coast of Brazil over the past 38 years and found that the mangrove area in this region is highly dynamic, with a net gain overall.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Claudia Martinez-Megias, Andreu Rico
Summary: This study assesses the impact of various stressors on the biodiversity of Mediterranean coastal wetlands. It finds that eutrophication and chemical pollution are the most studied stressors, while temperature rise and species invasions are less represented. Most studies show direct or indirect effects of these stressors on primary producers and invertebrate communities, leading to changes in species dominance patterns and a decline in endemic populations. Few studies have addressed stressor interactions, highlighting the need for further research to guide ecosystem management and restoration measures.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Hannes Nevermann, Amir AghaKouchak, Nima Shokri
Summary: Coastal wetlands provide crucial ecosystem services but are threatened by sea level rise due to climate change. Data on the interactions between natural or human-made barriers and future sea level rise are lacking. Wetlands bounded by human-made infrastructure are expected to disappear permanently.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Esther Lee, Joshua M. Epstein, Matthew J. Cohen
Summary: Depressional wetlands play a crucial role in wetland landscapes by storing and releasing water, providing habitat, and influencing carbon and nutrient cycling. The frequency and importance of surface connectivity in these wetlands is poorly understood, but our research shows that it is vital for the export of water-borne materials and numerous hydrologic and habitat services. Understanding and quantifying this surface connectivity is essential for evaluating the restoration of wetland landscape functions.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jonathan J. Tyler, Jonathan C. Marshall, Cameron Schulz, Cameron Barr, Harald Hofmann, Joanna J. Blessing, Kelsey McCoy, Glenn B. McGregor, John Tibby
Summary: In the first two decades of the 21st century, many wetlands in eastern Australia experienced declining water levels, raising concerns about the impact of climate change and human activities. This study focuses on four wetlands on North Stradbroke Island, using hydrological and water isotope monitoring and modeling to understand the causes of water level variability. The findings indicate that decreased precipitation relative to evaporation caused the declining water levels, with groundwater extraction playing a minor role.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ian P. Prosser, Francis H. S. Chiew, Mark Stafford Smith
Summary: The study focuses on water management policy in the Murray-Darling Basin in Australia, evaluating the operation of the policy through a synthesis of research data and literature. Limitations and inequities that could arise in the context of climate change are identified, and solutions proposed to be implemented during the formal review in the future.
Article
Oceanography
Carmen E. Elrick-Barr, Timothy F. Smith
Summary: Despite over 50 years of integrated coastal management efforts, the condition of coastal areas globally continues to decline. An analysis of 92 instruments in Australia revealed shortcomings such as inadequate identification and management of threats to the coast, lack of intentional design in institutional instruments, and limited comprehensiveness in proposed actions. Local scale instruments in particular lack comprehensive action, indicating a misplaced reliance on them to meet coastal management objectives.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maya K. Buchanan, Scott Kulp, Benjamin Strauss
Summary: Coastal wetlands provide valuable ecosystem services, but are threatened by rising sea levels. Protecting refugia and managing surface elevation change rate are crucial for maintaining wetland resilience.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
