Floating Wetland Islands Implementation and Biodiversity Assessment in a Port Marina

Resource type: 
Research
EU project stamp: 
No
Main entity: 
University of Porto
Type of entity: 
Research centre/University
Key themes: 
Water security
Wetlands
Societal challenges: 
Biodiversity Enhancement
Water Management
Scope: 
Europe
Focus: 
Portugal
Description: 

· Scientifically document the in-situ establishment of a Floating wetland islands (FWI) solution a seawater port marina This study gives new insights into broadening FWI application to the saline environments of port marinas and to supporting a management strategy to promote several ecosystem services that this NbS provides such biodiversity, species habitat, water quality enhancement and added aesthetic value to the marina landscape.

Date: 
2020
Journal: 
Water
Language: 
EN