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 Kumar Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology, India
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
Title : Conditionally pathogenic microparasites (Microsporidia and Myxosporea) of mullet fish potential objects of mariculture in the black and azov seas
Violetta M Yurakhno, A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Title : Site suitability analysis for sea cucumber mariculture in the coastal area of Bangladesh
Muhammad Mizanur Rahman, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Title : National action plan for sustainable and resilient fisheries aquaculture system in Pakistan
Nazia Sher, National Institute of Maritime Affairs, Pakistan
Title : Sustainable fisheries management through community based monitoring of IUU fishing along the Sindh coast, Arabian Sea in the North Indian Ocean, Pakistan
Muhammad Naeem Khan, University of the Punjab, Pakistan