From ecological functions to ecosystem services: linking coastal lagoons biodiversity with human well-being

In this review we highlight the relevance of biodiversity that inhabit coastal lagoons, emphasizing how species functions foster processes and services associated with this ecosystem. We identified 26 ecosystem services underpinned by ecological functions performed by bacteria and other microbial organisms, zooplankton, polychaetae worms, mollusks, macro-crustaceans, fishes, birds, and aquatic mammals. These groups present high functional redundancy but perform complementary functions that result in distinct ecosystem processes. Because coastal lagoons are located in the interface between freshwater, marine and terrestrial ecosystems, the ecosystem services provided by the biodiversity surpass the lagoon itself and benefit society in a wider spatial and historical context. The species loss in coastal lagoons due to multiple human-driven impacts affects the ecosystem functioning, influencing negatively the provision of all categories of services (i.e., supporting, regulating, provisioning and cultural). Because animals’ assemblages have unequal spatial and temporal distribution in coastal lagoons, it is necessary to adopt ecosystem-level management plans to protect habitat heterogeneity and its biodiversity, ensuring the provision of services for human well-being to multi-actors in the coastal zone.

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Rodrigues-Filho J.L. Macêdo R.L. Sarmento H.…. From ecological functions to ecosystem services: linking coastal lagoons biodiversity with human well-being. Springer Nature, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-023-05171-0

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Resource type Article
Date of creation 2024-11-05
Date of last revision 2025-01-18
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Metadata identifier 071987f4-f15e-5b81-a844-e5cc29f2851f
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Name of the dataset creator Rodrigues-Filho, J.L., Macêdo, R.L., Sarmento, H.,…
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Other identifier DOI: 10.1007/s10750-023-05171-0
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