Marine Ecology and Coastal Ecosystem Resilience
Abstract
Isabella Marino
Marine ecology examines the interactions between marine organisms and their physical, chemical and biological environments within oceans and coastal regions. Coastal ecosystems, including mangroves, coral reefs, seagrass meadows, salt marshes and estuaries, provide essential ecological services and support a significant portion of global biodiversity. Ecosystem resilience refers to the ability of these environments to withstand, adapt to and recover from natural and human-induced disturbances. Understanding the factors that influence coastal ecosystem resilience is critical for biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation and the sustainable management of marine resources.