Dossier
coastal waters
Coverage of coastal waters in the Nexus archive.
- Panama’s ocean lifeline vanishes for the first time in 40 years
The Gulf of Panama experienced its first absence of seasonal upwelling in 40 years in 2025 due to unusually weak winds, leading to reduced ocean productivity and warmer coastal waters. Researchers attribute the disruption to potential vulnerabilities from climate change.
- Floating wetlands plan to boost coastal ecosystems
A new project aims to deploy specially designed floating saltmarshes in coastal waters to enhance coastal ecosystems. The initiative focuses on improving environmental resilience through innovative wetland restoration.