{"id":18019,"date":"2026-05-25T10:16:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T02:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/?page_id=18019"},"modified":"2026-05-25T10:16:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T02:16:34","slug":"shore-protection-with-integrated-nature-based-solutions-eco","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/shore-protection-with-integrated-nature-based-solutions-eco\/","title":{"rendered":"Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-based Solutions \u2013 Eco (V2-P3)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"817e9e87-25a4-4037-ae4b-81d80eb25063\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/817e9e87-25a4-4037-ae4b-81d80eb25063.png\" alt=\"Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-based Solutions - Eco V2-P3\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1450\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h1>Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-based Solutions &#8211; Eco<\/h1>\r\n<p>This project aims to enhance the growth and survival of coastal species by integrating them into hybrid coastal defence systems.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Research Goals<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1585\">Identify the optimal growth conditions for key coastal species, including mangroves, seagrasses, corals, and macroalgae.<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1585\">Develop strategies to improve the survival of coastal species within hybrid shoreline systems under varying climatic conditions.<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1585\">Design and test hybrid coastal structures that integrate natural elements to strengthen coastal protection.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Why This Matters<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2762\">Contributes to Singapore&#8217;s national coastal protection agenda while supporting climate mitigation efforts.<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2762\">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.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Latest Research Highlights<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Optimizing Conditions for Mangroves <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>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.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Nature-Based Breakwaters and Wave Attenuation<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Hydrodynamic flume experiments demonstrated enhanced wave attenuation by submerged breakwater designs seeded with coral colonies.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Innovative Materials for Coastal Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>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.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Mangrove Survival and Climate Adaptation<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Lab experiments on tidal inundation highlighted substrate effects on mangrove growth under prolonged inundation, providing insights for improving survival under changing climate conditions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Meet the Team<\/h2>\r\n<p>Meet the team behind the <em data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"845\">Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-based Solutions &#8211; Eco<\/em>\u00a0project<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Prof Peter Todd_corr\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/Prof-Peter-Todd_corr.png\" alt=\"professor peter alan todd coastal protection and flood resilience institute\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Principal Investigator (PI): <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Professor Peter Alan Todd<\/strong><br \/>National University of Singapore,<br \/>Department of Biological Sciences <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Nicholas Mak_corr\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/Nicholas-Mak_corr.png\" alt=\"nicholas mak phd student\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>PhD Student: <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Nicholas Mak<\/strong><br \/>National University of Singapore<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Gao Xueqin_corr\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/Gao-Xueqin_corr.jpg\" alt=\"dr gao xueqin research fellow coastal protection and flood resilience institute\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Research Fellow (RF): <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dr Gao Xueqin<\/strong><br \/>National University of Singapore<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ryan Chia_corr\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/Ryan-Chia_corr.png\" alt=\"ryan chia research fellow coastal protection and flood resilience institute\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Research Fellow (RF): <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dr Ryan Chia<\/strong><br \/>National University of Singapore<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Song Shuang_corr\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/Song-Shuang_corr.png\" alt=\"dr song shuang research fellow\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Research Fellow (RF): <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dr Song Shuang<\/strong><br \/>National University of Singapore<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Carmine Lee_corr\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/Carmine-Lee_corr.png\" alt=\"carmine lee phd student\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>PhD Student: <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Carmine Lee<\/strong><br \/>National University of Singapore<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>More Projects from the V2 Domain<\/h2>\r\n<p>Explore research under Integrated Nature-Based Solutions that creates resilient hybrid coastal systems, using natural processes to strengthen Singapore&#8217;s protection against flooding, sea-level rise, and extreme weather, with a focus on practical long-term implementation and monitoring.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/shore-protection-with-integrated-nature-based-solutions-meta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"b2a14613-6f64-4c17-94b5-0d921efb878e\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/b2a14613-6f64-4c17-94b5-0d921efb878e.png\" alt=\"Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-based Solutions - Meta v2-p1\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1450\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-based Solutions - Meta\" href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/shore-protection-with-integrated-nature-based-solutions-meta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-based Solutions &#8211; Meta <\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/promoting-hybrid-solution-resilience-by-optimising-hydrodynamical-and-structural-influences-on-coral-larval-attachment-to-reefs-and-sediment-clustering-amid-seagrass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"15afd1e2-a457-41bd-8cae-456c6b2b1988\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/15afd1e2-a457-41bd-8cae-456c6b2b1988.png\" alt=\"Promoting hybrid solution resilience by optimising hydrodynamical and structural influences on coral larval attachment to reefs and sediment clustering amid seagrass v2-p5\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1450\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Promoting Hybrid Solution Resilience by Optimising Hydrodynamical and Structural Influences on Coral Larval Attachment to Reefs and Sediment Clustering Amid Seagrass\" href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/promoting-hybrid-solution-resilience-by-optimising-hydrodynamical-and-structural-influences-on-coral-larval-attachment-to-reefs-and-sediment-clustering-amid-seagrass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Promoting Hybrid Solution Resilience by Optimising Hydrodynamical and Structural Influences on Coral Larval Attachment to Reefs and Sediment Clustering Amid Seagrass <\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/shore-protection-with-integrated-nature-based-solutions-hydro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"4e25d4e2-3dec-4e4e-999d-ceeec0f45f49\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/4e25d4e2-3dec-4e4e-999d-ceeec0f45f49.png\" alt=\"Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-based Solutions - Hydro V2-P2\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1435\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-based Solutions - Hydro\" href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/shore-protection-with-integrated-nature-based-solutions-hydro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-based Solutions &#8211; Hydro <\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/maximizing-the-beneficial-environmental-effects-of-tropical-hybrid-shorelines-maxbeth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"02f12a79-001a-479d-96b7-7873813bd63b\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/02f12a79-001a-479d-96b7-7873813bd63b.png\" alt=\"Maximizing the beneficial environmental effects of tropical hybrid shorelines - (MaxBETH) V2-P6\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1450\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Maximizing the Beneficial Environmental Effects of Tropical Hybrid Shorelines - (MaxBETH)\" href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/maximizing-the-beneficial-environmental-effects-of-tropical-hybrid-shorelines-maxbeth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Maximizing the Beneficial Environmental Effects of Tropical Hybrid Shorelines &#8211; (MaxBETH) <\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/an-integrated-coastal-ecosystem-model-icem-to-assess-the-environmental-impacts-of-anthropogenic-activities-and-climate-change-on-hybrid-solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"e1fbee43-9b5d-45b7-a230-45348ded6e97\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/11\/e1fbee43-9b5d-45b7-a230-45348ded6e97.png\" alt=\"An Integrated Coastal Ecosystem Model (ICEM) to assess the environmental impacts of anthropogenic activities and climate change on hybrid solutions v2-p4\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1450\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"An Integrated Coastal Ecosystem Model (ICEM) to Assess the Environmental Impacts of Anthropogenic Activities and Climate Change on Hybrid Solutions\" href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/an-integrated-coastal-ecosystem-model-icem-to-assess-the-environmental-impacts-of-anthropogenic-activities-and-climate-change-on-hybrid-solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> An Integrated Coastal Ecosystem Model (ICEM) to Assess the Environmental Impacts of Anthropogenic Activities and Climate Change on Hybrid Solutions <\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>Download CFI&#8217;s project booklet for more information on each project<br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/10\/CFI-Singapore-Tranche1-and-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CFI Singapore Tranche 1 and 2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>If you wish to reach out regarding a specific project, please email CFI Singapore at <a href=\"mailto:cfisg@nus.edu.sg\">cfisg@nus.edu.sg<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-based Solutions &#8211; 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. 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