Environmental Studies and Forestry

Rapid seaward expansion of seaport footprints worldwide

D. Sengupta and E. D. Lazarus

This groundbreaking study by Dhritiraj Sengupta and Eli D. Lazarus delves into the geospatial analysis of the world's top 100 container ports, revealing that 65 have rapidly expanded seaward through coastal land reclamation, adding nearly 978 km² in port area. Discover the dynamic factors driving this expansion and its implications for critical infrastructure and environmental sustainability.

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