scholarly journals Equilibrium beach profile on sandy beach of the Mehdya coast of Morocco

2021 ◽  
Vol 314 ◽  
pp. 03008
Author(s):  
Hind Azidane ◽  
Aïcha Benmohammad ◽  
Boko Michel ◽  
Mohamed El Bouhaddioui
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Zone ◽  
Sandy Beach ◽  
Coastal Zone Management ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Scientific Concept ◽  
Bruun Rule ◽  
Zone Management ◽  
Equilibrium Beach Profile ◽  
Severe Erosion

The world’s coastlines are shaped by mean sea level, wave conditions and storm surge. Climate change driven variations in these environmental forcing’s will inevitably have a profound effect on the coastal zone. They will result in unprecedented coastal recession, threatening billions of dollars worth of coastal developments and infrastructure. Coastal erosion is observed in some locations along Atlantic alluvial plain (Kenitra coastal (Morocco)) and is an important factor to consider for the coastal zone management. Therefore, for coastal recession estimates are obtained via the simple, deterministic method (Bruun rule) especially, that has been widely used over the last 50 years. It is in widespread contemporary use at a global scale both as a management tool and as a scientific concept. We investigated the potential erosion at the site and the result was very important. The result shows a severe erosion of the 21st century.

Combining current velocity data from different sources as input to coastal zone management

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny Ullgren ◽  
Anne Stene
Keyword(s):  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Coastal Zone ◽  
Current Velocity ◽  
Coastal Zone Management ◽  
Marine Ecology ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Thematic Maps ◽  
In Situ Data ◽  
Zone Management

<p>Sustainable development of the aquaculture industry depends on wise coastal zone management.  Aquaculture in Norway is typically found in small, rural municipalities that may lack expertise in marine ecology. In the project “Precise coastal zone planning with focus on aquaculture” we combine marine maps with in situ data and model results to produce a management tool for easier and more efficent aquaculture planning.</p><p>Our study area comprises five municipalities in Western Norway and includes both fjords and open coast. High resolution marine maps exist for the area. We also have access to environmental assessments from aquaculture sites, sediment samples for Total Organic Carbon (TOC), and current velocity time series from oceanographic moorings. We will compare the in situ data with output from two current models (Sinmod and NorKyst-800). The data will be used to produce thematic maps of key characteristics, mainly current and organic carbon content, to help administrators identify areas suitable for different types of aquaculture.</p><p>Here, we present results from in situ measurements that will provide the current velocity input to the thematic maps. Data from seven oceanographic moorings placed in the fjord system show the current variability on time scales from hours to years. In addition we have done four 1-month deployments of a current profiler on sites selected to improve the geographical data coverage. We show preliminary results and discuss the challenges in simplifying variable current fields in an area with complex geography into an overall map.</p>

Integrated Approach to Coastal Zone Management in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines

1984 ◽  
Vol 16 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 433-440
Author(s):  
O C A Iriberri
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Zone ◽  
Coastal Zone Management ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Ecological Studies ◽  
Continuous Increase ◽  
Zone Management ◽  
Single Fragment ◽  
Human Attitude ◽  
And Migration

Coastal zone management requires an understanding of the complex milieu of interactions and activities taking place in an environmental system. Man is beginning to recognize that the old method of dealing with individual issues and problems as single fragment of a whole ecosystem is not enough. This paper tries to deal with the integrated manner in carrying out effectively the management of the coastal zone in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro by the Man and the Biosphere Interagency Committee on Ecological Studies. To attain the objective of the project, the different agencies monitor, identify, observe, investigate various natural and physical parameters contributing to the ecological balance and study the rational use of the resources along the coastal zone. Result of the study showed that although such factors as land use practices of shifting cultivation (kaingin), human attitude towards forest and its resources, and continuous increase in population and migration of people were observed, such pressure on lands has not greatly affected the Puerto Galera coastal zone resources.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) applications in coastal zone management—a review

2021 ◽  
Vol 193 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Adade ◽  
Abiodun Musa Aibinu ◽  
Bernard Ekumah ◽  
Jerry Asaana
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Coastal Zone ◽  
Coastal Zone Management ◽  
Zone Management ◽  
Aerial Vehicle

scholarly journals Beach Certification Schemes in Latin America: Are They Applicable to the Brazilian Context?

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 934
Author(s):  
Luidgi Marchese ◽  
Camilo M. Botero ◽  
Seweryn Zielinski ◽  
Giorgio Anfuso ◽  
Marcus Polette ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Land Use Planning ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Coastal Zone Management ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Coastal Zones ◽  
Beach Management ◽  
Zone Management

Beaches are multidimensional ecosystems that develop relevant natural functions and host tourist activities of great economic value. Therefore, they are currently being subjected to severe human pressure and natural impacts often enhanced by climate change. Beach certification schemes (BCSs) were designed to bridge the gap between recreation and conservation uses. The aim of this paper is to assess the compatibility and potential contribution of nine Beach Classification Schemes (BCSs) used in Latin America with the Orla Project implemented in Brazil to optimize land use planning of coastal zones, including beaches. The weaknesses and strengths of each BCSs were assessed according to the criteria for integrated coastal zone management. As a result, four of the nine BCSs were found to be the most compatible with the context of Brazilian beaches (Ecuadorian, Colombian, Cuban, and Argentinean BCSs), indicating that BCSs can contribute to specific aspects of beach management, but they should not be the only management strategy. In conclusion, the strengths of the four BCSs identified in this study can be used to build a new management tool for Brazilian beaches aligned with the Orla Project—the main coastal planning and management instrument currently used.

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