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Table 1 Summary of elements of the primary question, including population, intervention, comparator, outcome, and study type

From: What evidence exists on the performance of nature-based solutions interventions for coastal protection in biogenic, shallow ecosystems? A systematic map protocol

Population

Salt marsh, seagrass, kelp, mangrove, shellfish reef, or coral reef systems where active NBS interventions are used

Intervention

Active NBS interventions established within the context of coastal protection

Comparator

No comparator required beyond presence of an active NBS intervention

Outcome

Ecological, physical, economic, or social performance outcomes evaluated following NBS interventions

Study type

Experimental, quasi-experimental, observational, or modeling studies with quantitative or qualitative data on NBS performance outcomes