Environmental variability and hazards in the coastal and continental shelf regions of South America and the Caribbean.

This document is a collection of articles from the journal Ocean & Coastal Research, focusing on the environmental variability and hazards in the coastal and continental shelf regions of South America and the Caribbean. The collection includes original research articles and brief communications covering topics such as ocean physics, biogeochemistry, coral reefs, marine protected areas, and the effects of oil spills. The aim of the collection is to improve understanding of these regions and the threats they face. The articles in this collection specifically focus on studies conducted in coastal South America, particularly in Brazil, and provide valuable information on the complex interactions in marine ecosystems and the importance of addressing threats to coastal environments. [Extracted from the article]