Nearshore ecosystems are increasingly recognized as critical habitats for fish of cultural,
ecological and economic significance. These ecosystems are often densely inhabited by …

The nearshore land-water interface is an important ecological zone that faces anthropogenic
pressure from development in coastal regions throughout the world. Coastal waters and …

Protecting coastal communities has become increasingly important as their populations
grow, resulting in increased demand for engineered shore protection and hardening of over …

Much of the United States' critical infrastructure is either aging or requires significant repair,
leaving US communities and the economy vulnerable. Outdated and dilapidated …

Public policy actions to promote the use of living shorelines have been implemented by
regional and national governmental entities in the United States and Europe. In the United …

Globally, rising seas threaten massive numbers of people and significant infrastructure.
Adaptation strategies increasingly incorporate nature-based solutions. New science can …

A living shoreline (LS) is defined as an estuarine shoreline stabilization approach that
primarily utilizes native shoreline habitats and preserves the natural land–water interface …

Homeowners in coastal environments often augment their access to estuarine ecosystems
by building private docks on their personal property. Despite the commonality of docks …

Sea level rise (SLR) and increasing storm frequency threaten coastal environments.
Engineering solutions such as breakwaters will become ineffective for wave attenuation and …

Shoreline armoring is a pervasive driver of habitat loss and ecosystem decline along
coastlines. Nature‐based strategies for coastal protection, such as “living shorelines,” offer …