coastalmarine
Coastalmarine is a term used in environmental science and geography to describe topics at the interface of coastal and marine systems. It designates the coastal marine zone, the transitional area between land and sea, commonly encompassing intertidal zones, estuaries, bays, and the shallow continental shelf. The term highlights the interactions of physical forces such as tides, waves, and sediment transport with chemical processes and biological communities.
Research areas within coastalmarine include hydrodynamics, shoreline change, sediment dynamics, nutrient cycling, primary production, and habitat
Human dimension and policy play a central role in coastalmarine work. Research informs coastal zone management,
Methods commonly used in coastalmarine studies include field measurements, aerial and satellite remote sensing, GIS mapping,
Terminology and usage: Coastalmarine is not universally defined as a formal scientific category; usage varies by