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Benthic-based contributions to climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Martin Solan¹, Elena M Bennett², Peter J Mumby³

¹School of Ocean and Earth Science, National Oceanography Centre Southampton, University of Southampton, Waterfront Campus, European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH, UK.

Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences

|January 28, 2020

Summary

Marine ecosystems, particularly sediment-dwelling organisms, offer untapped potential for nature-based solutions in climate change adaptation. Integrating benthic environments into strategies can enhance ecosystem resilience and provide broader societal benefits beyond coastal protection.

Keywords:

habitat restoration marine protection natural capital nature-based solutions offshore development rewilding

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Area of Science:

Ecology
Climate Change Adaptation
Marine Ecosystems

Background:

Nature-based solutions (NbS) are crucial for climate resilience but predominantly focus on terrestrial and urban contexts.
Current NbS strategies often overlook the significant role of marine ecosystems in climate mitigation and adaptation.
The discourse on NbS largely ignores complex ecological interactions across scales and the potential of marine environments.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the underutilized potential of marine ecosystems, specifically sediment-dwelling fauna and flora, for NbS.
To demonstrate how benthic ecology can inform and strengthen climate adaptation plans.
To explore innovative applications and future research directions for benthic-based solutions.

Main Methods:

Review and synthesis of existing literature on NbS and marine ecology.
Analysis of case studies showcasing successful or potential NbS implementation in benthic environments.
Exploration of ecological interactions within marine ecosystems relevant to adaptation.

Main Results:

Sediment-dwelling organisms and benthic environments offer substantial, yet overlooked, contributions to NbS.
Integrating benthic ecology into adaptation strategies can enhance ecosystem resilience and provide multiple benefits.
Examples of transformative change and potential innovations in benthic-based solutions were identified.

Conclusions:

Benthic-based solutions represent a significant, under-exploited resource for climate change adaptation.
Further research and prioritization of benthic environments are essential for realizing their full potential in NbS.
A broader, more inclusive approach to NbS is needed, incorporating marine ecosystems for comprehensive climate resilience.