Delta restoration fails when river, coast and wetland are managed separately
WHAT THE EVIDENCE SAYS
A multidisciplinary review describes degradation driven by altered river-water and sediment supply, saltwater intrusion, invasions and intensive human activity. It proposes integration across hydrology, salinity, topography, biological processes, river-to-sea space and competing restoration objectives, with adaptive-management and digital-twin options.
WHY IT MATTERS / OUR READ
An invasive-control project, tidal-wetland planting or hydrologic fix may underperform when adjacent sediment or salinity dynamics are ignored. Design monitoring for exchange between the river, delta and nearshore sea.
CAVEATS / UNCERTAINTY
This is a review and proposed framework, not an experimental evaluation of a specific restoration package or digital twin.
SOURCE
Frontiers in Marine Science — Peng et al. (2026)
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