Nature-based coastal defence: Developing the knowledge needed for wider implementation of living shorelines
Climate change and coastal urbanisation are accelerating the demand for protection against
erosion and flooding (Kirezci et al., 2020). Rising sea levels and an increased frequency …
erosion and flooding (Kirezci et al., 2020). Rising sea levels and an increased frequency …
Ecological equivalency of living shorelines and natural marshes for fish and crustacean communities
Salt marshes provide valued services to coastal communities including nutrient cycling,
erosion control, habitat provision for crustaceans and fish (including juvenile and forage …
erosion control, habitat provision for crustaceans and fish (including juvenile and forage …
Living shorelines equal or outperform natural shorelines as fish habitat over time: updated results from a long-term BACI study at multiple sites
There is increasing global interest in enhancing coastal resilience to hazards like
hurricanes, floods, and sea level rise by using ecological engineering techniques. Living …
hurricanes, floods, and sea level rise by using ecological engineering techniques. Living …
A geospatial modeling approach to assess site suitability of living shorelines and emphasize best shoreline management practices
Abstract The Shoreline Management Model (SMM) is a novel geospatial approach used to
assess conditions along a shoreline, and recommend best management practices for …
assess conditions along a shoreline, and recommend best management practices for …
A blueprint for overcoming barriers to the use of nature-based coastal protection in Australia
The global loss of coastal habitats is putting communities at risk of erosion and flooding, as
well as impacting ecosystem function, cultural values, biodiversity, and other services …
well as impacting ecosystem function, cultural values, biodiversity, and other services …
Assessing habitat enhancement by living shoreline restoration: exploring potential caveats of nekton community metrics
Living shorelines (LS) are a nature‐based restoration technique that aims to stabilize
shorelines while enhancing multiple ecosystem services. In particular, LS are frequently …
shorelines while enhancing multiple ecosystem services. In particular, LS are frequently …
Long-term performance and impacts of living shorelines in mesohaline Chesapeake Bay
CM Palinkas, MC Bolton, LW Staver - Ecological Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Shorelines in Chesapeake Bay, and many other estuaries and coastal
embayments, are rapidly eroding, with even more rapid loss expected in the future from …
embayments, are rapidly eroding, with even more rapid loss expected in the future from …
Comparable use of tidal living shorelines and natural‐fringe marshes by herons and shorebirds
Living shorelines (LSs) increasingly are implemented as a defense against coastal erosion
and rising seas; however, their ecological function for wading birds has not been evaluated …
and rising seas; however, their ecological function for wading birds has not been evaluated …
Property owner shoreline modification decisions vary based on their perceptions of shoreline change and interests in ecological benefits
Even under current sea level conditions, many communities are working to protect their
coastlines against flooding and shoreline erosion. Coastal communities often protect their …
coastlines against flooding and shoreline erosion. Coastal communities often protect their …
Evidence of ontogenetic partitioning of restored coastal habitat by a generalist sportfish
JMH Loch, GS Cook - Restoration Ecology, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Coastal and estuarine habitats that provide crucial nursery areas for many economically and
ecologically important fish species are in decline. Restoration of benthic habitats can …
ecologically important fish species are in decline. Restoration of benthic habitats can …