The impact of navigation restoration on estuarine aquatic ecosystems: The case of the Xiaoqing River in China

Key Points

• Navigation restoration improves biodiversity in estuarine ecosystems, enhancing the ecological balance.
• Monitoring showed an increase in aquatic habitats and species diversity following restoration efforts.
• Analysis of ecological data over three years revealed substantial positive changes in aquatic habitats.
• These findings indicate that effective restoration strategies may enable healthier aquatic environments.