Welcome to the 60th meeting of the Estuarine & Coastal Sciences Association (ECSA)!

We are delighted to announce that this highly anticipated event, focusing on the theme "Implementing Science-Based Solutions and Strategies for Coastal Resilience," will be hosted by the State Key Laboratory of Satellite Ocean Environment Dynamics, Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, in Hangzhou, China. The co-chairs for this meeting are Dr. Jianfang Chen from China and Dr. Salom Vincent from India.

Estuaries and coastal seas as well as the population living there are extremely vulnerable to the multiple pressures imposed by global climate and environmental change. Ecosystem functions and services and the livelihoods of the population are impaired by a combination of natural and anthropogenic factors. The latter became more and more important during the time period that is called the 'Anthropocene' by many. These are grand challenges for science as well as for society which call for action towards a more resilient and sustainably used coastal zone.

With a focus on coastal resilience and management, this meeting aims to foster scientific collaboration, knowledge exchange between science and society, and the development of practical strategies and solutions. It serves as a unique platform for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders to collectively address the challenges faced by coastal regions worldwide.

Mark your calendars for an enriching experience from September 2 to September 6, 2024. The meeting will kick off with an engaging opening ceremony in the afternoon of September 2 and will have a number of keynote lectures on timely issues as well as a multitude of oral and poster presentations until September 5. On September 6, different options for field trips will provide participants with an exploration of coastal resilience initiatives.

Join us at ECSA 60 as we delve into the multidisciplinary aspects of coastal resilience, drawing insights from physics, ecology, biogeochemistry, and the human dimension. Together, we will shape the future of our coasts by implementing science-based strategies that promote resilience and sustainability.

General Session

Physics

• Coastal hydrodynamics and sediment dynamics
• Tides, waves, and storm surges in estuaries and coasts
• Impact of extreme events on coastal systems
• Monitoring and prediction with observation systems and models

Ecology

• Coastal biodiversity and ecosystems
• Habitat conservation and aquaculture
• Coastal Ecosystem Restoration
• Connectivity of estuaries, saltmarshes, mangroves, seagrass beds and coral reefs
• Stress responses and resilience: from molecular to ecosystem level

Biogeochemistry

• Terrestrial carbon and nutrient input and estuarine transformation
• Eutrophication, Hypoxia and Ocean Acidification
• Blue Carbon sequestration and storage
• Source tracing and food web accumulation of pollutants

Human Dimension

• Coastal governance and policy
• Socio-economic impacts and adaptation
• Community engagement and stakeholder involvement
• UN Ocean Decade initiatives in estuaries and coasts
• Decision support tools and marine spatial planning
• Science communication, citizen science and ocean literacy

Special Session

Physics

Ecology

Biogeochemistry

Human dimension