Wetland Ecological Restoration and Geomorphological Evolution: A Hydrodynamic-Sediment-Vegetation Coupled Modeling Study
This study developed a coupled hydrodynamic-sediment-vegetation model to investigate the effects of <i>Spartina alterniflora</i> management and <i>Suaeda salsa</i> restoration on coastal wetland geomorphological evolution and vegetation distribution. Special attention is paid...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Marine Science and Engineering |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/13/7/1326 |
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| Summary: | This study developed a coupled hydrodynamic-sediment-vegetation model to investigate the effects of <i>Spartina alterniflora</i> management and <i>Suaeda salsa</i> restoration on coastal wetland geomorphological evolution and vegetation distribution. Special attention is paid to the regulatory roles of tidal dynamics, sea-level rise, sediment supply, and sediment characteristics. The study shows that the management of <i>Spartina alterniflora</i> significantly alters the sediment deposition patterns in salt marsh wetlands, leading to intensified local erosion and a decline in the overall stability of the wetland system; meanwhile, the geomorphology of wetlands restored with <i>Suaeda salsa</i> is influenced by tidal range, sediment settling velocity, and suspended sediment concentration, exhibiting different deposition and erosion patterns. Under the scenario of sea-level rise, when sedimentation rates fail to offset the rate of sea-level increase, the wetland ecosystem faces the risk of collapse. This study provides scientific evidence for the ecological restoration and management of coastal wetlands and offers theoretical support for future wetland conservation and restoration policies. |
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| ISSN: | 2077-1312 |