Vital coastal ecosystems such as coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and kelp forests serve as biodiversity hotspots and critical providers of ecological services. Collectively, they sustain fisheries, shield shorelines from erosion, and act as significant carbon sinks. Studies on coral reefs, seagrass, and kelp ecosystems emphasize their interconnectedness, where the health of one often influences the resilience of another. Human-induced stressors—rising sea temperatures, coastal pollution, and destructive fishing practices—are placing immense pressure on these habitats. Researchers are increasingly turning to restoration techniques, including coral transplantation, seagrass replanting, and kelp cultivation, to revive degraded ecosystems. Embracing innovative conservation frameworks that integrate ecological science with local community engagement is proving effective in maintaining long-term sustainability. Protecting these systems ensures not only the survival of countless marine species but also the livelihoods and well-being of coastal populations worldwide.
Title : Application of artificial intelligence and NISAR satellite to study the air sea CO2 exchange and aquatic toxicology to develop ‘Aquatic Pollution Remediation Technologies’(PART)
Virendra Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology, India
Title : DNA barcoding as a tool for biodiversity and ecological assessment in african freshwater systems: A case study of upper section of River Mpanga, Uganda
Basooma Rose, BOKU University, Austria
Title : Spatial refuge and reproductive potential of the vulnerable the picked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) in the Georgian black sea: Evidence from experimental trawl survey
Guranda, National Environmental Agency, Georgia
Title : Seasonal habitat shifts and purse seine dependence of mene maculata in the Taiwan strait: Early indicators of climate driven ecosystem change
Ipsita Biswas, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
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Kidanie Misganaw Bezabih, University of Gondar, Ethiopia
Title : Variations in nutritional and bioactive properties of North Atlantic sea cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa): Role of seasonality, location, and processing
Amit Das, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada