Towards an urban marine ecology: characterizing the drivers, patterns and processes of marine ecosystems in coastal cities
Human population density within 100 km of the sea is approximately three times higher than
the global average. People in this zone are concentrated in coastal cities that are hubs for …
the global average. People in this zone are concentrated in coastal cities that are hubs for …
The introduction of coastal infrastructure as a driver of change in marine environments
F Bulleri, MG Chapman - Journal of Applied Ecology, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Coastal landscapes are being transformed as a consequence of the increasing demand for
urban infrastructure to sustain commercial, residential and tourist activities. A variety of man …
urban infrastructure to sustain commercial, residential and tourist activities. A variety of man …
Functional and structural responses to marine urbanisation
Urban areas have broad ecological footprints with complex impacts on natural systems. In
coastal areas, growing populations are advancing their urban footprint into the ocean …
coastal areas, growing populations are advancing their urban footprint into the ocean …
Marine urbanization: an ecological framework for designing multifunctional artificial structures
Underwater cities have long been the subject of science fiction novels and movies, but the
“urban sprawl” of artificial structures being developed in marine environments has …
“urban sprawl” of artificial structures being developed in marine environments has …
[HTML][HTML] Potential impacts of marine urbanization on benthic macrofaunal diversity
K Momota, S Hosokawa - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
Urbanization and associated human activities have caused numerous changes to natural
environments, including the loss of natural habitats and replacement with artificial structures …
environments, including the loss of natural habitats and replacement with artificial structures …
Megacities and large urban agglomerations in the coastal zone: interactions between atmosphere, land, and marine ecosystems
R Von Glasow, TD Jickells, A Baklanov… - Ambio, 2013 - Springer
Megacities are not only important drivers for socio-economic development but also sources
of environmental challenges. Many megacities and large urban agglomerations are located …
of environmental challenges. Many megacities and large urban agglomerations are located …
Megacities and the Coast
M Pelling, S Blackburn - Rutledge, Inc. NY, 2013 - api.taylorfrancis.com
The aim of this book is to explore the dynamic interactions that exist between urban and
environmental systems in coastal megacities. This interaction is highly significant because of …
environmental systems in coastal megacities. This interaction is highly significant because of …
The effects of urbanisation on coastal habitats and the potential for ecological engineering: a Singapore case study
Habitat loss associated with land reclamation and shoreline development is becoming
increasingly prevalent as coastal cities expand. The majority of Singapore's mangrove …
increasingly prevalent as coastal cities expand. The majority of Singapore's mangrove …
[HTML][HTML] Anthropogenic disturbance can determine the magnitude of opportunistic species responses on marine urban infrastructures
Background Coastal landscapes are being transformed as a consequence of the increasing
demand for infrastructures to sustain residential, commercial and tourist activities. Thus …
demand for infrastructures to sustain residential, commercial and tourist activities. Thus …
Conservation challenges in urban seascapes: promoting the growth of threatened species on coastal infrastructures
S Perkol‐Finkel, F Ferrario, V Nicotera… - Journal of Applied …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
With nearly two‐thirds of the human population concentrated along coastlines, coastal
development and urbanized seascapes are inevitable. Proliferation of coastal and marine …
development and urbanized seascapes are inevitable. Proliferation of coastal and marine …