Dr. Adenike Adenaya 

The workshop, "Mapping the Health of Coastal Environments to Public Health (MHCEPH)," addresses the

vital connection between the health of coastal ecosystems and human health. Coastal environments

provide beautiful scenery, tranquility, and peace, all essential for human well-being. They are critical

ecosystems that support diverse biological and economic activities but are increasingly threatened by

human pollution. Coastal water pollution negatively impacts ecological health, subsequently affecting

public health. However, there is a shortage of studies that directly link coastal water quality to biodiversity

loss and human health outcomes. The workshop aims to achieve two main objectives: (1) to discuss the

ecological impacts of pollutants on coastal ecosystems and (2) to explore how these pollutants affect the

health of coastal communities. It will gather scholars from multiple disciplines to identify research gaps and

propose future investigations that connect the health of coastal ecosystems to public health outcomes.

Participants will deepen their understanding of these issues and work towards translating research into

practical solutions. This initiative will result in substantial advancements in knowledge dissemination

through the publication of research findings, as the workshop has the potential to culminate in a special

issue for esteemed journals focusing on environmental biodiversity and human health.