Investigating the Impact of Coastal Erosion at Coastal Communities Coastal erosion is the removal of material from the coast by wave action, tidal currents, and/or human activities, resulting in a landward retreat of the coastline (Nehra, 2018). Coastal erosion can have significant impacts on coastal communities, affecting their economy, environment, and social well-being. This paper […]
Sargassum Ecosystem: A Vital but Vulnerable Marine Habitat Sargassum is a genus of brown macroalgae (seaweed) that can be found in both benthic (attached to the seafloor) and pelagic (free-floating) forms. The pelagic forms of Sargassum create a unique and ecologically significant marine ecosystem that supports a high diversity of life. However, this ecosystem is […]
Achieving sustainable development through capacity building: the small-scale fishing community in South Africa Sustainable development is a global goal that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. One of the key challenges of sustainable development is to balance the social, economic and […]