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Coastal systems in transition: From a 'natural' to an 'anthropogenically-modified' state

Abstract

This Ocean & Coastal Management special issue “Coastal Systems in Transition” has its origin in the eponymous ECSA 56 conference in Bremen (Germany) in 2016. There was a subtitle for the conference: “From a 'natural' to an 'anthropogenically-modified' state”, which indicates that humans play an increasingly important role for Estuarine and Coastal Sciences. The explanatory text of the conference states: “Human-induced global climate and regional environmental change dramatically modify the structures and functions of coastal systems driving them into a new system state. The altered resource potentials and ecosystem services then, in turn, significantly affect the livelihoods of the population.” This two-sided coin is central to this special issue: We are the only ones who can change, and for example through effective governance induce change in others, to reduce pressure on coastal ecosystems. Apart from that, we also have to think about how to respond to altered types and availability of resources and ecosystem services.

Cite this activity

Schlüter A., Partelow S. and Fujitani M. (2018) Coastal systems in transition: From a 'natural' to an 'anthropogenically-modified' state. 162: 1-5. 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2018.05.001

Details

Date 01.08.2018
Volume 162
Pages 1-5
Open Access Closed Access
Open Access Status Closed Access
Eprints_link https://cris.leibniz-zmt.de/id/eprint/2060
Peer-Reviewed

Research Spectrum

Environmental Science

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