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Mangroves

open access: yes, 2023
AbstractMangrove ecosystems are tropical coastal forests that are adapted to saltwater environments. Their unique qualities of existing primarily in moist environments at low elevation along shorelines, lack of seasonality, and compact pattern make them relatively easy to identify in satellite images.
openaire   +1 more source

Habitat connectivity in reef fish communities and marine reserve design in Old Providence-Santa Catalina, Colombia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
On the insular platform of Old Providence/Santa Catalina, Colombia, we compared nearshore lagoonal patch reefs to those on the northern bank distant from the islands to determine the importance of habitat connectivity to fish community structure ...
Appeldoorn, R.S.   +4 more
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Urban Forests and Environmental Challenges in the Last Decades in Brazil: Insights for the National Urban Forestry Plan

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT National afforestation policies are crucial for outlining guidelines and goals to be implemented at the local level. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct research that systematizes indicators from across the country into a single proposal. This study examines the spatiotemporal distribution of urban forest research in Brazil from 1980 to 2020 ...
Mauricio Lamano Ferreira   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Trends and Challenges of Sustainable Rural Tourism in the Face of Artificial Intelligence: A Bibliometric Analysis

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study explores the development of sustainable rural tourism through a multidisciplinary approach, integrating economic, technological, and environmental perspectives. It aims to analyze research trends, key contributors, and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of rural tourism.
Ana M. Sánchez‐Sánchez   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spatial Distribution and Gastropod Associations Based on Tawiri and Tanjung Tiram Mangrove Habitat in Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia

open access: yesJurnal Kelautan Tropis
Ambon Island is an area that has the potential for a mangrove ecosystem. Ambon Island has a unique bay covered with mangroves. When viewed from the topography, Ambon Bay is divided into Outer Ambon Bay and Inner Ambon Bay, which are separated by a narrow
Candida Putri Nauli Simatupang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Challenging The “Man” In Mangroves: The Missing Role Of Women In Mangrove Conservation

open access: yes, 2012
Mangroves provide valuable ecosystem services including carbon sequestration, pollution filtration, and protection from tsunamis, tropical storms, and coastal erosion.
Bosold, Alyssa L.
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The ecological basis of fishery yield of the Puerto Rico-Virgin Islands Insular Shelf: 1987 Assessment [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
A literature review was conducted to locate information on the flow of energy from primary producers to the fishery stocks of the Puerto Rican-Virgin Islands insular shelf.
Browder, Joan A., Jacobsen, Terri
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Bridging Policy and Grassroots Action With Technology: A Framework for Civic Engagement in Environmental Sustainability

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Grassroots and civic organizations are increasingly recognized as “middle actors” in sustainability, leveraging ICT‐driven solutions to bridge top‐down policies with bottom‐up citizen engagement and behavioral change. This study examines how civic organizations in Finland and Singapore integrate digital tools to support sustainable waste ...
Mikhail Ola Adisa   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rapid Expansion of Coastal Mangrove Forest in Guangxi Beibu Gulf: Patterns, Drivers, and Impacts

open access: yesIEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing
: Mangroves are crucial ecosystems with significant ecological and economic roles, providing habitat for diverse species, storm protection, and carbon sequestration.
Ziyu Sun   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Tanzanian Coastal and Marine Resources: Some Examples Illustrating Questions of Sustainable Use [PDF]

open access: yes, 2001
This is Chapter 4 of the book Lessons Learned: Case Studies in Sustainable Use. The coast of Tanzania is characterised by a wide diversity of biotopes and species, typical of the tropical Indowest Pacific oceans, and the peoples living there utilise a ...
Ian Bryceson, Julius Francis
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