CoastWeb
Valuing the contribution which coasts make to human health and wellbeing, with a focus on alleviation of coastal hazards
CoastWEB studies the health and wellbeing benefits we derive from our coasts and specific coastal ecosystems such as saltmarshes using a truly interdisciplinary approach including environmental science, environmental economics, environmental and social psychology, art, policy and governance. The project is funded by the UK Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) under the Valuing Nature Programme.
About the project
Between 2016 and 2020, CoastWEB will holistically value the contribution which coastal habitats (including saltmarshes) make to human health and wellbeing, with a focus on the alleviation of coastal natural hazards and extreme events.
What are saltmarshes?
Coastal ecosystems, including saltmarshes, provide society with a wide range of ecosystem services and benefits. They protect against coastal erosion and flooding, support diverse flora and fauna, act as nursery habitats for fisheries, store carbon, and offer landscapes for recreation and inspiration.
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Contact
Dr Nicky Beaumont
Principal Investigator
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Tel: +44 (0)1752 633100
Email: nijb@pml.ac.uk
Project Office
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Prospect Place
Plymouth
PL1 3DH
+(0)1752 633100 (switchboard)