Sand nourishments in coastal systems: an Ecosystem-based approach (Literature research)




Benthic communities are highly important for the stability of coastal environment, for the ecosystem services they provide. This project, through a literature research, aims at understanding the influence of sand nourishments on benthic communities in different coastal systems and how it translates to a lack vs. gain of ecosystem services. The student will investigate the literature for studies on sand nourishment, their effect on benthic communities and bio-physical interactions and to address their potential effect on the ecosystem services provided by benthic communities in coastal ecosystems.

Research type: Literature research

Research level: bachelor to master

Prerequisite: interest in morphology, ecology











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Sand nourishments in coastal systems: an Ecosystem-based approach (Literature research)

Research type: Literature research

Research level: bachelor to master

Prerequisite: interest in morphology, ecology

Start date: 1 augustus 2016
End date: 1 februari 2017

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