Coastal ecosystem services & amp; human wellbeing

Indian J Med Res. 2021 Mar;153(3):382-387. doi: 10.4103/ijmr.IJMR_695_21.ABSTRACTCoastal areas are home to diverse ecosystems that provide essential goods and services for human wellbeing. Recognition, understanding and appreciation of the various goods and services provided by coastal ecosystems, especially the provisioning and cultural services are of utmost importance today. Systematic exploration of bioactive compounds from marine flora and fauna and deriving pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, as well as promotion of concepts such as the blue gym are essentially linked to human health and sustenance, necessitating measures towards preservation of these ecosystems. They also link Sustainable Development Goals, SDG 3: good health and wellbeing and, SDG-14: life below water.PMID:33907002 | DOI:10.4103/ijmr.IJMR_695_21
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