Coastal Resilience Engineering
Biodiversity loss refers to the decline in the variety and variability of life forms within a given ecosystem, leading to a decrease in species diversity and the health of ecological systems. This loss can affect ecosystem services, disrupt food chains, and impact the resilience of environments in the face of changes such as climate fluctuations. Understanding biodiversity loss is crucial as it connects to climate systems, strategies for managed retreat from vulnerable areas, and the processes of environmental impact assessment.
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