Regional Studies in Marine Science

Coastal marshes play essential roles in ecosystem biodiversity (Greenberg et al., 2006), flood and erosion protection (Narayan et al., 2017), coastal water quality (Kennish, 2001), and carbon sequestration (Rogers et …

The coastal waters of the Gulf of California have an elevated productivity that supports large populations of invertebrates, cetaceans, turtles, birds and fish (Brusca, 2010). With its high productivity and …

Mangrove tree species are uniquely adapted to tropical and subtropical coasts, forming a highly productive ecosystem that plays significant ecological and socioeconomic roles (Kaiser et al., 2011). Globally, the total …

Ports serve as vital hubs for global trade, undertaking over 80% of international transportation tasks. This extensive activity significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, with the shipping industry alone accounting …