Soil quality in coastal agroecosystems can change quickly due to coastal dynamics and land-use changes. Researchers have identified a set of soil properties that can be used to measure soil quality in these areas. By analyzing data from different types of land use in India, they found that factors like pore abundance, structure size, and drainage play a big role in determining soil quality. The study showed that rice-growing soils had lower quality due to structural issues. The researchers recommend looking at both surface and subsurface soils to evaluate soil quality accurately. The data collected can help farmers and non-experts assess soil quality in coastal regions with limited information.