The COAST Card was created through international partnership and aims to build trust among stakeholders, scientists, and managers. Our goal is to provide accessible scientific information and guidance in the form of environmental report cards to inspire positive changes.
Our diverse Study Sites include:
Learn more about our International Partners researching the COAST Card study sites.
Our research integrates six aspects of coastal management: Science, Governance, Environmental Engineering, Technology, Heritage and Values, and Social Learning. The COAST Card aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and sustainability in coastal areas.
COAST Card focuses on using system dynamics modeling and social network analysis to better understand communities. See our Research Methods tab to learn more.
The COAST Card training program and an interactive learning environment aim to empower other communities to model the COAST Card process, contributing to a more sustainable future. To find out more about our research, see the Publication tab.
Check our Events page for more details on past and upcoming events.
Happening Now:
AMAMO23 International Eelgrass and Blue Carbon Workshop 2023
November 17-19, 2023
COAST Card- Japan, Tokyo, Japan and Hybrid