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Coastal ecosystems offer vital resources for human health and sustenance. Protecting these marine environments is crucial for accessing their benefits and achieving global sustainability goals.

Area of Science:

  • Marine biology
  • Ecosystem services
  • Conservation science

Background:

  • Coastal ecosystems provide essential goods and services crucial for human well-being.
  • Understanding provisioning and cultural services from these areas is increasingly important.
  • Marine resources are linked to human health, sustenance, and economic development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of coastal ecosystem services for human health and well-being.
  • To emphasize the need for systematic exploration of marine bioactive compounds.
  • To connect coastal preservation with global development goals.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current research on coastal ecosystem services.
  • Analysis of the link between marine resources and human health.
Keywords:
Coastcultural servicesecosystem serviceshealthprovisioningwellbeing

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    • Prioritizing coastal ecosystem preservation is essential for human health and sustenance.
    • Further research into marine bioactive compounds can yield valuable health and economic benefits.
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