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Biological diversity
Marine and Freshwater
Land and Agriculture

Definition(s)

Marine environments bounded by the coastal land margin (seashore) and the continental shelf 100-200 m below sea level. Ecologically, the coastal and nearshore zones grade from shallow water depths, influenced by the adjacent landmass and input from coastal rivers and estuaries, to the continental shelf break, where oceanic processes predominate. Among the unique marine ecosystems associated with coastal and nearshore waterbodies are seaweed-dominated communities, coral reefs and upwellings. (Source: GEMET/PARCOR)

Hierarchy

Broader: ecosystem

In other languages

French
écosystème côtier
Russian
прибрежная экосистема
Spanish
ecosistemas costeros
Chinese, Simplified
沿海的生态系统
Arabic
النظام الإيكولوجي للسواحل

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with coastal ecosystem

You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to view the content tagged with coastal ecosystem. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
Jeddah Convention
United Nations Environment Assembly