Eco-morphology

Theme 6: Effect of development and use on ecomorphology and coastal habitats

• Defined as the effects of human activities on coastal biotopes

Concepts based on:

• System processes including development in time

Theme 6 Concept

Problem: Increased human exploitation and infrastructure developments in the coastal and estuarine zones influence the geo-and eco-morphology resulting in enlarged stress on coastal habitats.

Theme 6:

• integrates research on the Effects of Development and Use on Ecomorphology and Coastal Habitats in the different European countries
• evaulates existing concepts for dealing with habitat change and identifying obstacles to effective management, including major existing knowledge gaps
• identifies promising technologies for recovery of habitats through the development of environmental technologies that are focused on the coastal environment.

These will be carried out in close co-operation with the coastal authorities all over Europe dealing with the practical management of the coastline.