Unveiling the factors influencing groundwater resources in a coastal environment – a review
¹Amrita School for Sustainable Futures, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, India
²Department of Commerce & Management, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, 690525 Amritapuri, India
³Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, India
*Correspondence: geena@am.amrita.edu
Abstract:
The coastal environment is a dynamic and complex system where the interaction between land and sea gives rise to many challenges and opportunities. Among the critical resources in these regions, groundwater resources in a coastal environment play a vital role in sustaining human communities, ecosystems, and diverse economic endeavors. However, these resources encounter unique challenges due to the complex interaction between freshwater and saltwater interfaces, and the sustainability of coastal groundwater resources is increasingly threatened by various factors. This review highlights the factors that influence these resources to ensure their sustainable management, which sheds light on the intricate dynamics of coastal groundwater systems and for developing effective strategies to safeguard long-term availability.
Key words:
coastal groundwater, groundwater resources, islands