JOURNAL OF COASTAL CONSERVATION
Scope & Guideline
Inspiring action for thriving coastal ecosystems.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Coastal Ecosystem Management:
The journal emphasizes the sustainable management of coastal ecosystems, including mangroves, wetlands, and coral reefs, integrating ecological principles with conservation strategies. - Impact Assessment and Remote Sensing:
A core area of focus is the assessment of environmental impacts on coastal regions, utilizing remote sensing technologies and geospatial analysis to monitor changes and inform management practices. - Socio-Ecological Studies:
Research explores the interplay between human communities and coastal ecosystems, including socio-economic factors, public perceptions, and community engagement in conservation efforts. - Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience:
The journal addresses the challenges posed by climate change to coastal areas, promoting research on adaptation strategies and resilience-building for communities and ecosystems. - Biodiversity and Conservation Strategies:
It highlights studies on biodiversity within coastal ecosystems and develops strategies for the conservation of threatened species and habitats. - Policy and Governance:
The journal contributes to discussions on governance frameworks, policies, and practices that affect coastal conservation and sustainable development.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change and Coastal Vulnerability:
There is an increasing focus on assessing the impacts of climate change on coastal vulnerabilities, including sea-level rise, extreme weather events, and their implications for coastal communities. - Nature-Based Solutions:
Research on nature-based solutions, such as the restoration of mangroves and wetlands for coastal protection and biodiversity enhancement, is gaining traction as a sustainable approach to managing coastal resilience. - Citizen Science and Community Engagement:
The journal is seeing a rise in studies that involve citizen science initiatives, highlighting the importance of community involvement in monitoring and conservation efforts. - Technological Innovations in Monitoring:
Emerging themes include the use of advanced technologies like UAVs and remote sensing for monitoring coastal changes, reflecting a trend towards integrating technology in environmental research. - Plastic Pollution and Marine Debris:
There is a growing emphasis on research addressing plastic pollution, its sources, impacts, and management strategies in coastal environments, aligning with global sustainability efforts. - Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM):
The journal is increasingly publishing work on integrated coastal zone management approaches, focusing on the collaboration between various stakeholders to address complex coastal issues.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Coastal Studies:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies focusing on historical coastlines and traditional ecological knowledge, as the journal shifts towards contemporary issues and urgent environmental concerns. - Marine Tourism Impacts:
While marine tourism has been a critical area of research, recent publications show a reduced emphasis on this topic, possibly due to a growing focus on conservation over tourism management. - Traditional Fisheries Management:
Research specifically targeting traditional fisheries practices is becoming less frequent, as the journal increasingly concentrates on broader sustainability and governance issues in fisheries. - Microbial Studies of Coastal Ecosystems:
Studies focused solely on microbial dynamics within coastal ecosystems appear to be less common, indicating a potential shift towards more holistic ecosystem assessments. - Physical Oceanography:
Research concentrating on physical oceanographic processes in coastal areas seems to be declining, with a stronger emphasis now on ecological and socio-economic dimensions.
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