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==Biogeomorphology of aquatic systems==
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'''Compendium for Coast and Sea - creating a marine science-policy interface'''
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The Compendium for Coast and Sea is an integrated knowledge document about the socio-economic, environmental and institutional aspects of the coast and sea in Flanders and Belgium. As such, it constitutes a one-stop shop for data and information from the Flemish and Belgian marine and maritime research community and experts. The Compendium for Coast and Sea is an initiative of the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) and was developed in close collaboration with experts from the research community, government, industry and civil society organisations. The first version of the Compendium was launched in 2013, a second edition was presented in 2015.
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[[Biogeomorphology]] considers the interactions between the ecology and geomorphology of a system. Ecology is the study of relationships between the biota and their environment, and geomorphology examines landforms and how they are formed. Biogeomorphology can be studied in terrestrial as well as aquatic systems. Within aquatic systems biogeomorphological relationships can be found for both hard substrates (rocky shores / coral reefs) and soft substrates (muddy / sandy coastal sediments). Biota can alter geomorphology by creating hard substrates (e.g. coral reefs) or by modifying the stability or erodability of soft substrates.  Key species in the benthic communities of sediment shores can influence geomorphology by acting as '''biostabilizers''' or '''biodestabilizers''' of sediment. The impact of organisms on coastal morphology can be both dramatic (e.g. coral reefs, [[saltmarsh]]es, mussel beds) and more subtle by modifying rates of sediment [[erosion]] and accretion.  Biota are not only influenced by various environmental factors (abiotic – physical & chemical; biotic – other organisms; [[anthropogenic]] – humans), but organisms also act as [[ecosystem]] engineers and modify their environment (physical, chemical and biological aspects). [[Ecosystem]] engineers create valuable habitats (e.g. coral reefs and saltmarshes) that are important for fish and birds and serve as a vital part of our natural coastal defence against storm surges and [[sea level rise]].
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Compendium for Coast and Sea - creating a marine science-policy interface


The Compendium for Coast and Sea is an integrated knowledge document about the socio-economic, environmental and institutional aspects of the coast and sea in Flanders and Belgium. As such, it constitutes a one-stop shop for data and information from the Flemish and Belgian marine and maritime research community and experts. The Compendium for Coast and Sea is an initiative of the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) and was developed in close collaboration with experts from the research community, government, industry and civil society organisations. The first version of the Compendium was launched in 2013, a second edition was presented in 2015.

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