Ocean Leadership Series 3.0
Title: Coastal Flooding: Impacts on the Aquatic Resources
Training Overview
This virtual training focused on the significant impacts of coastal flooding on aquatic resources. It explored the various types of coastal flooding, including static sea-level rise and dynamic events like surges and tsunamis. The training also discussed the effects of flooding on marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs and mangroves, highlighting the negative consequences on biodiversity and habitat loss.
Moderator: Babalola Sherifdeen Olamilekan
Speaker Name: Buckle Subbiah Elavazhagan
Brief Bio: Buckle Subbiah Elavazhagan is a renowned coastal hydrodynamics and morphodynamics expert. With a background in civil engineering and coastal management, he has conducted extensive research on understanding and mitigating the risks associated with coastal flooding and erosion. Buckle’s expertise in numerical modelling and field surveys has contributed significantly to the field of coastal engineering.
Unique Insights or Highlights:
The training provided a comprehensive understanding of coastal flooding, covering both static and dynamic events.
It delved into the specific impacts of flooding on coral reefs, mangroves, and other marine organisms.
The training offered practical solutions, such as marine spatial planning and river ecosystem protection, to address the challenges of coastal flooding.
It also highlighted the need for collaboration among stakeholders to implement effective conservation measures.