The effect of any feature of the environment that results in natural selection, e.g. food shortage, predator activity, competition from members of the same or other species (Lawrence, 2005).

Refers to the upper part of continental slopes. See 'Continental slope'.

The process by which a nomadic group transitions to a lifestyle of living in one place.

Regenerating forest after disturbance, such as fire or clear-cutting.

Regenerating forest after disturbance, such as fire or clear-cutting (IUCN, 2012a).

adj. Pertaining to particular season (spring, summer, autumn, winter, rainy, dry etc.) or recurring in relation to particular seasons.

livelihoods, survival and well-being in a sustainable manner.

Seascape can be defined as a spatially hetero - geneous area of coastal environment (ie intertidal, brackish) that can be perceived as a mosaic of patches, a spatial gradient, or some other geometric patterning. The tropical coastal seascape often includes a patchwork of mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs that produces a variety of natural resources and ecosystem services.

Seascape can be defined as a spatially heterogeneous area of coastal environment (i.e. intertidal, brackish) that can be perceived as a mosaic of patches, a spatial gradient, or some other geometric patterning. The tropical coastal “seascape” often includes a patchwork of mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs that produces a variety of natural resources and ecosystem services.

The average height of the ocean’s surface is higher than the daily changes of the tides.