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{"title":"Acoustic characteristics and spatiotemporal distribution of photosynthesis-related sounds in seagrass beds of Li'an Port, Hainan Province, China","authors":"Fei Zhang ,&nbsp;Zhongchang Song ,&nbsp;Yingnan Su ,&nbsp;Jialin Li ,&nbsp;Min Zhang ,&nbsp;Jinhu Zhang ,&nbsp;Boyu Zhang ,&nbsp;Siguang Liu ,&nbsp;Yu Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107901","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107901","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The biological component of the ocean soundscape has traditionally been attributed to sounds produced by aquatic animals, with much less known about those generated by plants. In this study, we investigated the acoustic signals produced by seagrass and its epiphytic algae during photosynthesis in a seagrass bed at Li'an Port, Hainan Province, China. Photosynthetic bubbles formed monopole sound sources, and we employed passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) technology at two sites to capture associated acoustic signals. Single pulses were detected and extracted using a neural network. Acoustic signal rates rose during non-photosynthetic periods, coinciding with wave breaking, human activities, or biological disturbances. We then manually checked the signals and removed the pulses from these interference processes throughout the 19-day recording period to specifically focus on analyzing the photosynthesis signals. The acoustic characteristics, including sound pressure level (SPL), duration, peak frequency, and −3 dB bandwidth were analyzed to assess differences between the sites. Photosynthesis-related acoustic signal rates peaked in the afternoon, and its average signal rate showed a roughly parallel trend to that of dissolved oxygen (DO) and temperature. These findings suggest that PAM of photosynthetic bubbles revealed another biological component of the overall ocean soundscape. This approach may advance research on quantifying primary productivity in aquatic systems and promises to serve as a valuable tool for rapid, direct assessment of ecosystem health with capacity for long-term continuous monitoring.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"270 ","pages":"Article 107901"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144903116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sustainable coastline management - the cumulative effects of 30 years of nourishments in the Netherlands","authors":"Evelien Brand ,&nbsp;Quirijn Lodder ,&nbsp;Ellen Quataert ,&nbsp;Jill Slinger","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107895","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107895","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Coastal erosion threatens flood safety and other uses of beaches and dunes globally. In the Netherlands a coastline maintenance policy was implemented in the 1990's to address the negative effects of erosion, with sand nourishments as the primary means. In this study, the cumulative effects of these nourishments are evaluated against the strategic goal of sustainable preservation of the uses and values of the coast. This research aims to inform national and international policy makers, practitioners, and scientist about the possible long-term effects of coastal management with structural sand nourishments. Coastal indicators were analysed to quantify the morphological evolution of the coast before and since coastline maintenance. It is observed that regular nourishments serve to halt structural coastline retreat. The coastline built out, on average, which was necessary to achieve maintenance of the most erosive areas. Additionally, strong dune growth is observed since the start of coastline maintenance, thanks to wind-driven transport of nourished sand and more dynamic dune management. Nourishments thus contribute positively to flood safety, although flood safety is not an automatic benefit of coastline maintenance. Space for recreation and nature is maintained or improved: the dry beach width was unaffected, and dune areas have grown. Further, it is reported that the impact of nourishments on the coastal ecosystem is local and temporary, leading to the inference that uses and values of the coast are being maintained sustainably through regular nourishments. Overall, the approach of coastline maintenance with regular pro-active nourishments has thus proven to be successful.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"270 ","pages":"Article 107895"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144895309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"GIS-based modeling of marine zoobenthos habitat and mapping application in Bohai Bay Ecoregion","authors":"Haiyan Huang,&nbsp;Yan Xu,&nbsp;Linchong Kang,&nbsp;Lu Yang,&nbsp;Wenhai Lu,&nbsp;Chang Liu,&nbsp;Guocheng Zuo","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107900","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107900","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The inherent complexity and variability of marine environments make predicting biodiversity patterns particularly challenging. In this study, we present an integrated GIS based model for mapping the habitat suitability of marine zoobenthos. The framework combines a species distribution suitability index with 15 environmental variables—including ecological zoning, physical habitat, geoform and substate types, sediment and water quality—to generate multi-species, rapid, iterative predictions in ArcGIS. We applied the model in Bohai Bay Ecoregion to four benthic taxa: the rare and endangered <em>Saccoglossus huangtauensis</em> and <em>Upogebia major</em>, together with the commercially important shrimp <em>Palaemon graviera</em> and clam <em>Meretrix meretrix</em>. Habitat suitability maps were produced for each species, and model outputs corresponded closely with field survey data on species distributions. By explicitly incorporating both ecological zoning and physical habitat parameters, the model captures benthic habitat characteristics across three dimensions—geoform, substrate, and water column—and can simultaneously output suitability layers for multiple species. The findings fill a critical gap in benthic habitat modelling for Bohai Bay, offer a technical reference for rapid, multi species suitability assessments in other marine regions, and hold broad promise for application in marine ecological conservation and resource management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"270 ","pages":"Article 107900"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144903114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mapping the governance landscape of the blue bioeconomy: A systems approach to understanding innovation barriers and enablers","authors":"Björn Persson ,&nbsp;Niklas Fernqvist ,&nbsp;Mari Wøien Meijer ,&nbsp;Daniel Bengtsson ,&nbsp;Daniel Mattisson","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107899","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107899","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The blue bioeconomy offers promising pathways for sustainable marine resource management, yet its development faces significant governance challenges. This study examines how governance structures can enable or hinder innovation in emerging blue bioeconomy systems, focusing on the valorisation of fishery side-streams and microalgae development. Using a novel Governance of Innovation Systems (GOIS) framework adapted from Technological Innovation Systems theory, we analyse governance structures across four European regions: Sicily (Italy), Saaremaa (Estonia), Greenland and West Jutland (Denmark). Through desk research and 18 stakeholder interviews, we identify key barriers and enablers within six governance functions: knowledge development, direction of search, legitimacy creation, resource mobilisation, market formation and entrepreneurial experimentation. Our findings reveal that while market formation shows promise across regions, significant challenges persist in legitimacy creation and knowledge development. Regulatory complexity and fragmented responsibilities emerge as primary barriers to innovation, particularly affecting small and medium-sized enterprises. Resource constraints manifest differently across regions, from infrastructure limitations in Sicily to workforce shortages in Denmark and Estonia. Based on these insights, we propose three key policy interventions: regulatory process simplification through sandboxes and administrative one-stop shops, innovative financing mechanisms including blue bonds and accelerator programs, and enhanced collaborative frameworks through regional networks and public-private partnerships. This study contributes to innovation systems theory and practice by demonstrating how systematic analysis of governance functions can inform targeted interventions to support sustainable blue bioeconomy development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"270 ","pages":"Article 107899"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144893467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determining sound exposure levels for marine fauna during a past seismic survey to inform effective mitigation measures in South African waters","authors":"Jean Purdon ,&nbsp;Fannie W. Shabangu ,&nbsp;Marc Pienaar ,&nbsp;Ken Findlay ,&nbsp;Michael J. Somers ,&nbsp;Els Vermeulen ,&nbsp;Juan Scheun ,&nbsp;Yann Doh","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107893","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107893","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Concerns have been raised about the impact of seismic surveys on marine fauna in South Africa due to inadequate environmental management plans (EMPs). This study assessed sound exposure levels (SELs) expected to be experienced by marine fauna during a 2013 seismic survey in Algoa Bay, home to critically endangered African penguins (<em>Spheniscus demersus</em>), Cape fur seals (<em>Arctocephalus pusillus</em>), and several cetacean species. Using acoustic propagation modelling, SELs were estimated for cetaceans, seals and penguins seen from the vessel throughout the survey. At 500 m, single-pulse exposures were below temporary and permanent threshold shifts in assessed species. 48 % of baleen whales experienced cumulative SELs &gt;168 dBre1μPa²s, capable of causing temporary threshold shifts between 800 and 3000 m from the source, while 17 % were exposed to &gt;183 dBre1μPa²s, potentially leading to permanent threshold shifts between 800 and 2400 m from the source. No odontocetes were predicted to be exposed to cumulative sound levels exceeding the established limits for temporary or permanent threshold shifts during the survey period. African penguins, sensitive to SELs above 120 dBre1μPa²s, were exposed to levels between 152 and 183 dBre1μPa²s over the six-week survey, raising concerns about long-term effects. These findings highlight the need to mitigate against the effects of cumulative exposure of marine fauna to noise pollution. We recommend establishing an independent regulatory board, comprising government officials, industry experts, acousticians, and marine scientists, responsible for developing science-based mitigation measures, regulating, and overseeing the EMP process and content, and advising the government on policies to protect marine fauna from noise pollution.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"270 ","pages":"Article 107893"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144886132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing the impact of physical distance and substitute distance on stated preferences: a choice experiment case from a Chinese bay","authors":"Wei Liu ,&nbsp;Yichong Dong ,&nbsp;Jingmei Li","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107896","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107896","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Spatial distance is a crucial factor influencing the public's willingness to pay (WTP) for ecosystem services improvements, and clarifying its impact on preferences and WTP is essential for enhancing the validity of value assessments. Based on this, Jiaozhou Bay in China was taken as a case study, with spatial distance divided into two categories: the physical distance from respondents' residences to Jiaozhou Bay and the substitute distance to the nearest alternative bay. Research data from a survey of 568 members of the public were collected using a choice experiment (CE), and a random parameter logit (RPL) model was employed to analyze the impact of these two distance variables on public preferences and WTP. The results show that: (1) public preferences and WTP for bay landscape function and green tide scale exhibit a significant physical distance decay effect, with a clearly defined spatial boundary; (2) substitute distance has a positive effect on preferences and WTP for bay water clarity, landscape function, and green tide scale, indicating a compensatory preference mechanism when substitute resources are less accessible; and (3) spatial distance effects are heterogeneous across social groups, with female and highly educated respondents showing more stable WTP in response to distance variation. These findings confirm the critical role of spatial distance in shaping environmental preferences and offer policy implications for better integrating spatial dimensions into the design of environmental interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"270 ","pages":"Article 107896"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144879874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Collapse of cetacean biodiversity in the North Yellow Sea: Social media and AIS data uncover anthropogenic threats and conservation hotspots","authors":"Zhaolong Cheng ,&nbsp;Yongtao Li ,&nbsp;Jun Wang ,&nbsp;Mingxiang Niu ,&nbsp;Tao Zuo","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107897","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107897","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The North Yellow Sea, once a vital habitat for diverse cetacean populations, has undergone significant ecological decline due to historical whaling, overfishing, and anthropogenic pressures. This study utilizes social media-derived data (2010–2024) and automated identification system (AIS) data from fishing vessels (2021–2024) to assess cetacean biodiversity, spatiotemporal dynamics, cetacean-fisheries interactions, and conservation challenges in this understudied region. Validating 90 records (over 170 individuals) from strandings, bycatch, and opportunistic observations, we documented only seven cetacean species-a stark 50 % decline in species richness compared to pre-1990s records. Spatial analysis revealed 83,385 fishing vessel positions (41.6 % of total) within 10 km of cetacean sightings (mean distance = 5.21 km), with significant hotspot overlap (Pearson's r = 0.185, p &lt; 0.001). The East Asian finless porpoise (<em>Neophocaena asiaeorientalis sunameri</em>) dominated sightings (72.2 % of records), while historically abundant species like the fin whale (<em>Balaenoptera physalus</em>) were absent. Spatial clustering identified critical hotspots in the Changshan Archipelago and Dalian coastal waters, with peak activity in April–May. Fisheries bycatch, evidenced by direct vessel-cetacean co-occurrence (minimum distance = 0.39 km), emerged as the primary threat, while expanding aquaculture infrastructure and chronic vessel noise represent significant secondary pressures. Our findings highlight the urgent need for marine protected areas in identified hotspots, bycatch mitigation strategies (e.g., acoustic deterrents, gear modifications), and enhanced public engagement. This study demonstrates the efficacy of social media as a citizen science tool for monitoring cryptic marine megafauna in data-poor regions, offering actionable insights to reconcile conservation priorities with anthropogenic development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"270 ","pages":"Article 107897"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144865537","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"“Peak reduction and trough filling”: A promising strategy for restoring a degraded coastal lagoon from ecological imbalance to stability through integrated biomanipulation","authors":"Wen Ma,&nbsp;Cheng Huang,&nbsp;Nianxi Chen,&nbsp;Lingfeng Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107894","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107894","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As anthropogenic pressures intensify, aquatic ecosystems experience biodiversity loss and trophic imbalances that compromise their stability and resilience. Biomanipulation offers a promising avenue for ecological restoration, but its long-term effectiveness remains understudied. Using Yundang Lagoon as a case study, this research employed Ecopath with Ecosim modeling and a “peak reduction and trough filling” strategy to explore trophic structure and ecosystem function. Ten biomanipulation scenarios were tested through Ecosim simulations and trophic level spectrum analyses. In 2008, ecosystem maturity was relatively low, with persistent imbalances characterized by most energy flow being confined to lower trophic levels and a transfer efficiency of only 3.93 %. A comprehensive biomanipulation approach that reduces high-biomass functional groups and supplements low-biomass groups produced the greatest increases in transfer efficiency, which rose to 10.99 % after three rounds of intervention. Gains in the ecosystem's energy transfer efficiency typically peak in the third year following each intervention, and although the rate of improvement diminishes over time, the lagoon continues to progress toward a more mature and stable state. These findings can inspire ongoing management efforts in Yundang Lagoon and underscore the potential of repeated, targeted biomanipulation for restoring similarly degraded coastal lagoon ecosystems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"270 ","pages":"Article 107894"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144860251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How effective is marine spatial planning in managing transboundary nearshore seawater pollution? Quasi-experimental evidence from China","authors":"Shuo Wang ,&nbsp;Yanhong Lin ,&nbsp;Jiaju Lin ,&nbsp;Xiongzhi Xue ,&nbsp;Zhiwei Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107891","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107891","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Transboundary pollution is a main concern in environmental governance, primarily due to “free-riding” behaviors that create boundary effects, which are often poorly mitigated by existing policies. While extensive research has confirmed boundary effects in river and air pollution, their presence in nearshore seawater remains uncertain. Furthermore, whether Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), designed to address the transboundary dimension of marine governance by mapping various sea-use activities, can alleviate the boundary effect remains unclear. To fill these gaps, we examine the third round of China’s MSP, using nearshore seawater pollution data to assess its effectiveness in addressing transboundary environmental issues. An ordinary least squares regression model was employed to identify boundary effects in nearshore seawater pollution in China from 2008 to 2021, with a focus on active phosphate and chemical oxygen demand. A difference-in-differences model was used to evaluate the impact of this round of MSP on these boundary effects. The results showed that the policy did not mitigate the boundary effects; instead, it significantly worsened the levels of active phosphate and chemical oxygen demand. Further analysis using a planning scheme-based evaluation method revealed conflict and intensity values across 51 coastal cities, demonstrating that these values positively moderated the boundary effect. The findings highlight the importance of geographical location in nearshore seawater quality and the necessity of coordination in transboundary marine area planning to mitigate transboundary environmental risks. This study offers valuable insights for China to improve nearshore seawater quality and provides empirical evidence for enhancing MSP, which is applicable to regions or countries with decentralized environmental governance systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"270 ","pages":"Article 107891"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144840629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Habitat suitability models as a prioritization tool for enhancing the restoration success of Ericaria amentacea","authors":"R. Bordoni ,&nbsp;C. Paoli ,&nbsp;V. Asnaghi ,&nbsp;M. Chiantore ,&nbsp;L. Farina ,&nbsp;F. Gaino ,&nbsp;I. Rigo ,&nbsp;F. Ruggeri ,&nbsp;P. Vassallo","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107892","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107892","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ecological restoration is increasingly recognized as crucial for addressing global environmental challenges, including biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation and climate change. Restoration efforts, such as those outlined in the European Biodiversity Strategy and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, are gaining momentum worldwide. Additionally, the EU recently put into force Regulation (EU) 2024/1991 on Nature Restoration, that sets ambitious targets for restoring degraded habitats.</div><div>In the Mediterranean, brown macroalgae belonging to the <em>Cystoseira s.l.</em> complex (including <em>Cystoseira</em>, <em>Gongolaria</em>, and <em>Ericaria</em>) play an important role as “ecosystem engineers” in coastal habitats, although their populations have declined due to anthropogenic pressures. Restoration efforts are essential to support the conservation of the forests they form. In this context, Habitat Suitability Models (HSMs) provide an effective tool for guiding restoration strategies by mapping the distribution of suitable habitats. By establishing correlations between species distribution and environmental conditions, HSMs provide insights into potential restoration sites, enhancing conservation efforts. In this regard, this study develops a habitat suitability model (HSM) for the species <em>Ericaria amentacea</em> along the Ligurian coast (NW Mediterranean). Using presence-absence data combined with environmental and anthropic variables, the Random Forest algorithm predicted 1201sectors suitable for <em>E. amentacea</em> while only 313 sectors are verified on field. The Habitat Quality model (INVEST Workbench), along with an assessment of proximity to harbors and marinas, was used to further refine and prioritize the sectors predicted by the model that are most likely to succeed in restoration effort, based on accessibility and habitat quality. These findings offer a valuable tool for enhancing biodiversity conservation and restoration efforts in Mediterranean coastal ecosystems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"270 ","pages":"Article 107892"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144840628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}