What are the pathways and risks of contaminants from terrestrial run-off, historical
contaminants from reclaimed land and coastal infrastructure entering the marine
and freshwater environments currently, and as coastlines change?
Background
Clean, healthy, and biologically diverse seas and freshwater environments are fundamental to
delivering Scotland's Blue Economy Vision. This research area focuses on understanding and
addressing the impacts of human activities on marine and freshwater ecosystems, developing
approaches to reduce pollution and degradation, and promoting active restoration to
enhance ecosystem health and function.
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