Coastal Ecosystem Modeling in the Context of Climate Change: An Overview With Case Studies

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2016

Abstract

Numerical simulation models play important roles in assessing the potential effects of climate change on coastal ecosystems and developing management strategies aimed at minimizing risks to sensitive habitats, species, and people living along the coasts. Numerical models also provide a quantitative framework to disentangle the synergistic influences of multiple factors and isolate the effects of individual stressors. This chapter provides a brief overview of numerical simulation models used to assess the potential effects of climate change on coastal ecosystems. Four selected case studies from diverse coastal ecosystems are presented, illustrating the power of modeling in addressing important environmental issues in the context of climate change.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Developments in Environmental Modelling

First Page

227

Last Page

260

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