Coastal Resilience

Coastal Resilience – People are a part of and depend on the natural environment. Protecting the environment requires understanding the linkages between the ecosystem and human interactions. Coastal environments will house 70% of the world’s population by 2030. Such influx of human movements generates additional burdens on already fragile ecosystems.

Problems in our coastal areas, such as inadequate water and wastewater management, overuse of chemicals on agricultural lands and aquaculture, and decaying infrastructure, cause threats to water quality, food safety, and biodiversity as the population expands. Global issues such as climate change elevates these problems.  Sea-level rise, increased frequency and intensity of floods, droughts, wildfires, and storms exacerbate the stress on the coastal ecosystem. Georgia Southern University researchers seek feasible solutions to protect the coastal environment and promote sustainable adaptations in and among coastal communities. Learn more.