Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-based Solutions – Eco
This project aims to enhance the growth and survival of coastal species by integrating them into hybrid coastal defence systems.
Research Goals
- Identify the optimal growth conditions for key coastal species, including mangroves, seagrasses, corals, and macroalgae.
- Develop strategies to improve the survival of coastal species within hybrid shoreline systems under varying climatic conditions.
- Design and test hybrid coastal structures that integrate natural elements to strengthen coastal protection.
Why This Matters
- Contributes to Singapore’s national coastal protection agenda while supporting climate mitigation efforts.
- Provides insights and technologies that can be shared with partner agencies and the private sector, strengthening coastal protection strategies across Singapore and other regions facing rising sea levels.
Latest Research Highlights
- Soil profiling and prototype mangrove structural support helped identify favorable conditions for mangrove growth and establishment, enhancing seedling survival and informing resilient nature-based coastal solutions.
- Hydrodynamic flume experiments demonstrated enhanced wave attenuation by submerged breakwater designs seeded with coral colonies.
- Prototype development and field trials confirmed the suitability of low-carbon concrete alternatives for seawall enhancement units to encourage algal settlement and the suitability of environmentally friendly biodegradable plastic alternatives for stabilising meshes to minimize seagrass dislodgement after transplanting.
- Lab experiments on tidal inundation highlighted substrate effects on mangrove growth under prolonged inundation, providing insights for improving survival under changing climate conditions.
Meet the Team
Meet the team behind the Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-based Solutions - Eco project
Principal Investigator (PI):
Professor Peter Alan Todd
National University of Singapore,
Department of Biological Sciences
PhD Student:
Nicholas Mak
National University of Singapore
Research Fellow (RF):
Dr Gao Xueqin
National University of Singapore
Research Fellow (RF):
Dr Ryan Chia
National University of Singapore
Research Fellow (RF):
Dr Song Shuang
National University of Singapore
PhD Student:
Carmine Lee
National University of Singapore
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Explore research under Integrated Nature-Based Solutions that creates resilient hybrid coastal systems, using natural processes to strengthen Singapore’s protection against flooding, sea-level rise, and extreme weather, with a focus on practical long-term implementation and monitoring.
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