Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
B. De Toffoli, A-C Plesa, E. Hauber, D. Breuer
Summary: The study revealed that there are 161 deltas on the surface of Mars, with only six potentially able to constrain an oceanic paleoshoreline. However, discrepancies were found in the age and location of these candidates compared to previous suggestions from independent data sets about shorelines. The analyses indicate that deltas alone are insufficient to delineate a globally consistent ancient oceanic shoreline, but they have the potential to locally constrain the water level both in space and time.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shana C. Jones, J. Scott Pippin
Summary: Living shorelines are a better alternative to traditional hard armoring practices, but their increased use requires policy innovation. This article identifies policy levers through comparative legal analysis, which can either promote or inhibit the implementation of living shorelines. These policy levers include erosion and flood control, neighboring stabilization structures, rebuild policies and sea-level rise projections, and jurisdictional boundaries.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Thanne Walawwe Gedera Fathima Mafaziya Nijamdeen, Hajaniaina A. Ratsimbazafy, Kodikara Arachchilage Sunanda Kodikara, Thenne Walawe Gedhara Fathima Ashara Nijamdeen, Thajudeen Thahira, Sofia Peruzzo, Farid Dahdouh-Guebas, Jean Huge
Summary: Understanding the collaboration among stakeholders is important for supporting mangrove management in Sri Lanka. Our study used social network analysis and content analysis to identify the collaboration between stakeholders and their perceptions regarding mangrove co-management. Results showed differences between coastal provinces in mangrove management networks. Inefficient communication, policy inconsistencies, and insufficient funding were identified as challenges to effective mangrove management.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Regina Treutwein, Nina Langen
Summary: This paper examines possible approaches to prevent food waste at the municipal level in the German cities of Munich and Cologne, and finds that policy entrepreneurs, strategic framing, and networking with other political levels are key factors in promoting food waste prevention on the local agenda. However, hindering factors such as problem load and budget constraints, lack of strong political interest groups, and a perceived spatial mismatch between problem and solutions are identified.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tingting Zhang, Dajun Shen
Summary: This paper examines the effectiveness of local implementation of the recycled water policy framework in response to the water crisis in China. The study finds that local adaptiveness plays a crucial role in determining the implementation effectiveness. The results suggest that cities with better fiscal capacity tend to adopt innovative implementation approaches when facing weaker central intervention, while economically undeveloped cities are more likely to follow the centrally designed approach regardless of local specifics.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Shenghua Lu, Hui Wang
Summary: The central-local relation is crucial for understanding China's land system. Decentralization of land development autonomy has been granted by the central government to local governments, but their discretion is constrained by central authority. This limited decentralization impacts the evolution of land use policies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Edward Owens, Richard Santner
Summary: The Shoreline Response Program (SRP) is an adjustment within an Incident Management System (IMS) aimed at improving planning, preparedness, and initial response practices for oil spills. By integrating SRP into IMS, decision and planning processes can be streamlined, costs reduced, and impacts on shorelines minimized.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Eamonn O'Connor, Natasha Evers, Amaya Vega
Summary: This article examines the strategic factors influencing how Port Authorities make investment decisions to ensure long-term capacity supply. The study identifies five critical operational capabilities for Port Authorities to ensure supply capacity for freight markets, highlighting important implications for policy and practice.
Article
Oceanography
Giorgio Manno, Carlo Lo Re, Mirko Basile, Giuseppe Ciraolo
Summary: This paper presents a new approach using an automatic method for Shoreline Change Analysis (SCA). The study focuses on the management of coastal erosion and the development of adaptation plans to coastal hazards. The proposed method was validated and showed good results in terms of accuracy and speed, making it suitable for regional studies and erosion management strategies.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Kelly Heber Dunning
Summary: This research uses the public policy scholarship on policy entrepreneurs to analyze the responses of decision-makers in Bali's co-management systems for reef conservation. It shows that policy entrepreneurs include subnational and national decision-makers, non-governmental organizations, and private sector actors, who respond to local and climate change-induced stressors through policy innovations.
Article
Management
Carlos Ferreira, Kevin Broughton, Kate Broadhurst, Jennifer Ferreira
Summary: This paper analyzes how local authorities address austerity challenges through collaborative innovation and bidding for instrumental technology-based projects. Two case study projects in an English local authority demonstrate how local government managers shift their roles from brokers to institution-builders during implementation and networkers for capturing long-term value. However, the study also emphasizes the limitations of this approach due to the difficulty of capturing long-term value with limited projects, especially without follow-up funding.
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lina Dagiliene, Viktorija Varaniute, Jurgita Bruneckiene
Summary: With half of the global population residing in urban areas, unsustainable production and consumption patterns, and ecological crises, the concept of circular economy is gaining traction. However, the implementation of circular economy at a local governance level remains fragmented, despite the crucial role of public policies in driving countries towards circular systems. Through research and discussions, challenges were identified in municipal waste management, resource distribution, and other areas, leading to the development of a framework for circular solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hazem Usama Abdelhady, Cary David Troy, Ayman Habib, Raja Manish
Summary: This paper presents a new fully automated procedure for shoreline delineation from high-resolution multispectral satellite images. The model, based on the Direct Difference Water Index (DDWI), is able to accurately detect shoreline changes and obtain a time series. The model was validated using beach survey data and achieved a success rate of over 99%, outperforming other existing shoreline detection algorithms. The high spatial and temporal resolution of the shoreline position timeseries dataset sets a foundation for refining beach models worldwide.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Pattrakorn Nidhinarangkoon, Sompratana Ritphring, Kanon Kino, Taikan Oki
Summary: This study was conducted in Phuket, which contributes 15% of the nation's GDP from tourism industry. Shoreline changes in beach areas were analyzed using the CoastSat open-source software and satellite imagery API. Future shoreline recession was projected based on field observation data and sea level rise scenarios. The study found mild erosion in eight locations from 2013 to 2021, with average shoreline change ranging from -4.10 to 5.47 m/year. The projection also indicated possible complete loss of 20 and 32 beaches under SSP1 2.6 and SSP5 8.5, respectively. Human activities such as coastal urbanization and development of structures along the coast were found to influence beach morphology. The study discusses the effectiveness of current coastal protection structures and proposes future management strategies.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mehak Puri, Kavita Gandhi, M. Suresh Kumar
Summary: Emerging contaminants, including pharmaceuticals, hormones, and flame retardants, are synthetic or natural substances often uncontrolled or monitored in the environment. The increasing consumption or use of these substances leads to their widespread presence in various environmental matrices, posing severe risks to human health and the biota.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Melanie Biausque, Emilia Guisado-Pintado, Edoardo Grottoli, Derek W. T. Jackson, J. Andrew G. Cooper
Summary: The study investigated the morphological changes in multiple intertidal bar beach systems in relation to temporal and spatial hydrodynamic forcing using field survey data from Dundrum Bay, Northern Ireland, and SWAN wave model simulations. It found that seasonal variations in wave conditions affected the stability and migration of the sandbars, with complex patterns of sediment movement observed. Ultimately, the results challenge the traditional seasonal equilibrium model for MITB systems and emphasize the importance of longer-term sediment dynamics.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2022)
Article
Geology
Andrew Cooper, Alan Smith, Gavin Rishworth, Carla Dodd, Matt Forbes, Hayley Cawthra, Callum Anderson
Summary: This article documents the formation of contemporary microbialites on rock coasts in various environments and presents a generalized model based on synthesis of diverse occurrences. It discusses the different sub-environments where microbialite formation occurs and the potential for using modern microbialites as analogs for ancient occurrences. The article also suggests potential ancient examples.
JOURNAL OF SEDIMENTARY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Klervi Hamon-Kerivel, Derek W. T. Jackson, Emilia Guisado-Pintado, Andrew Cooper, Mouncef Sedrati
Summary: Shorefaces are transitional zones between the shelf and surfzone/beach systems. They are influenced by local wave forcing and pre-existing shoreface morphology, resulting in distinct spatial and temporal variations in zonation patterns and physical extent. The seabed morphology of the shorefaces controls the bed shear stress distribution and impacts sediment availability for transport to the nearshore zone and local beach systems. The influence of shoreface morphology is an important but often overlooked element in the study of coastal behavior and response to climate change.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Edoardo Grottoli, Melanie Biausque, Derek W. T. Jackson, J. Andrew G. Cooper
Summary: This study analyzed the shoreline evolution of Dundrum Bay in Northern Ireland over the past two centuries. The analysis found that the shoreline remained largely stable in the first 87 years, with changes mainly focused at the inlet area. However, localized retreat occurred in the western sector (Newcastle-Murlough) in the 20th century, while the eastern sector (Ballykinler) experienced general shoreline advance. The strongest erosional episodes were recorded in 1920-1951, 1997-2005, and 2012-2014.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Andrew Green, Warwick Hastie, Andrew Cooper, Dylan Lightfoot
Summary: This paper investigates anomalously large submerged marine potholes found on a submerged aeolianite shore platform in South Africa. The potholes are mapped using various methods and are found to be significantly larger than previously recorded. The formation of these potholes is attributed to chemical weathering and is possibly associated with specific climatic periods. The evolution of the shore platform morphology is influenced by geological contingencies and weathering processes.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
W. G. Johnston, J. A. G. Cooper, J. Olynik
Summary: This study presents a case study of historical shoreline change at Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, and reveals the importance of the local geomorphic setting on shoreline behavior. The results show erosion at the margins and accretion in the central part of the beach, consistent with its leeside setting. The historic pattern of shoreline change was restored within 2 years, despite the effects of coastal structures and erosion abatement measures.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kieran Westley, Julia Nikolaus, Ahmad Emrage, Nic Flemming, Andrew Cooper
Summary: Coastal erosion in Eastern Libya poses a significant threat to archaeological sites and cultural heritage management. This study uses satellite imagery to assess shoreline change and identifies extensive erosion around ancient harbor sites. The results suggest that increased human activities, such as sand mining and urbanization, have contributed to accelerated coastal retreat. Forecasts based on current erosion rates highlight the imminent damage and destruction of archaeological features and structures. Mitigation efforts should focus on raising awareness of environmental problems and conducting more intensive surveys and documentation of at-risk sites.
Article
Geography, Physical
Melanie Biausque, Derek W. T. Jackson, Edoardo Grottoli, J. Andrew G. Cooper
Summary: Although Multiple Intertidal Bar Systems (MITBs) exhibit long-term morphological persistence, they display short-term, especially seasonal, morphodynamic behavior. The analysis of monthly surveys reveals a link between strong seasonality in wave climate and MITB beach behavior. Summer conditions limit sediment exchange and stabilize MITB beach morphology, while high-energy winter conditions drive sediment transport and promote bar recovery. Alongshore dynamics are also influenced by seasonality, with winter high-energy forcing enhancing channel migration rates and sediment transport. Differences in local geology and beach morphology contribute to variations in dynamics between study sites, but the primary role of the inlet in sediment circulation is highlighted.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Wilson Fabiano Leite Galvao, Antonio Henrique da Fontoura Klein, Michel Michaelovitch de Mahiques, Christopher J. Hein, Luiz Antonio Pereira de Sousa, Andrew Cooper, Andrew Green
Summary: The geological structure and post-glacial coastal evolution history of Babitonga Bay in Santa Catarina, Brazil were studied, revealing two distinct incised valleys formed at different geological periods, and the formation and development of the valleys were confirmed through relevant stratigraphic and seismic-stratigraphic research. With the rise and fall of sea level, coastal lagoons and sandy spits appeared in the bay, and the sedimentary environment in the estuarine mouth constantly changed. This study broadens our understanding of the response of similar estuary/coastal sedimentary system environments to sea level changes.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Anna Cescon, J. Cooper, Derek Jackson, Antoine Collin, Shannon Gore
Summary: Anegada Island, the easternmost part of the Virgin Islands group, is surrounded by the world's third-largest fringing reef, Horseshoe Reef. The shoreline morphology and position on the island are influenced by different factors, with distinct behaviors observed in three regions: the northern shore is affected by longshore drift and high-energy events, the western end experiences erosion and sediment transport due to refracted waves, while the south-central shoreline is stable and colonized by mangroves. The fringing reef plays a dominant role in controlling the shoreline's morphology and position.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biology
Kieran Westley, Andrew Cooper, Ruth Plets
Summary: During the winter storms of 2019, a deposit of organic-rich clay containing animal tracks was found in the intertidal zone of a beach near Streedagh. Radiocarbon dating suggests that the tracks were made in the late Holocene, after 5800 and before 4000 cal BP. This discovery provides evidence of palaeoenvironmental conditions and the possibility of finding similar ichnological evidence in Ireland.
BIOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT-PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY
(2023)
Article
Oceanography
Ha-Kyung Kim, In-Hwan Cho, Eun-A Hwang, Young-Hyo Kim, Jeong-Suk Moon, Bae-Kyung Park, Baik-Ho Kim
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of diatoms in 324 estuaries on the Korean Peninsula from 2016 to 2018, with a focus on the ecological impact of artificial dams. The results highlighted the complex interactions between dams, land use, and diatom communities, providing important data for ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation. Understanding the consequences of artificial dams on diatom distribution is crucial for preserving estuarine health.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Tianhang Gao, Jia Tian, Chuan Huang, Hongyu Wu, Xing Xu, Changjian Liu
Summary: This study explores the microcontainer transport service and route selection problem within the context of a new transportation corridor. A multiobjective planning model is established to minimize transportation cost, time, and carbon emissions. The findings demonstrate that the New Western Land and Sea Corridor is appealing for time-sensitive cargoes and can enhance economic benefits with supportive policies.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Jintao Ma, Zhengjie Wu, Mengqian Guo, Qiuguang Hu
Summary: With the deepening of economic globalization and regional economic integration, marine fisheries are becoming increasingly connected to national strategic interests and economic vitality. It is necessary to explore the synergistic evolution of marine fisheries economic development, environmental protection, and technological progress in order to promote sustainable and healthy development of marine fisheries.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Wenhan Ren, Yuhan Xu, Jing Ni
Summary: This paper focuses on the key role of human economic activities in the evolution of ecological security from the perspective of eco-industrial symbiosis and constructs a symbiotic system of indicators considering human economic activities and all subsystems. The research findings reveal that in China's coastal areas, the socio-economic development index shows a stable upward trend, the environmental capacity index remains stable, and the ecological impact index shows a fluctuating and undulating trend.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Xiao Zhou
Summary: This study develops a spatial risk assessment approach for maritime transportation in China using machine learning and geospatial big data. The study identifies wave height, rainfall, and sea surface temperature as the most influential factors affecting navigational safety. It also analyzes the matching relationship between coastal search and rescue resources and maritime transportation risks.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Review
Oceanography
X. Yang, Z. Y. Lin, W. J. Zhang, S. Xu, M. Y. Zhang, Z. D. Wu, B. Han
Summary: The study highlights the increasing importance of Arctic navigation safety and identifies gaps in the application of risk assessment methodologies. It calls for decision-oriented modelling techniques and bridging the gap between academic research and practical application.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Vladimir J. Alarcon, Anna C. Linhoss, Christopher R. Kelble, Paul F. Mickle, Alexandra Fine, Enrique Montes
Summary: Estuaries and coastal areas are undergoing rapid changes due to climate change and sea level rise. This research presents a salinity transport model for Biscayne Bay and investigates the potential impacts of altered precipitation, increased salinity/temperature, and sea level rise on bay salinity. The findings suggest that current restoration plans may not be sufficient to maintain current salinity conditions, and management measures such as urban greening, artificial groundwater recharge, and water consumption reduction should be considered.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Manuel Vargas-Yanez, Ana Reeves-Bueno, Sara Fernandez-Topham, Francina Moya, Enrique Ballesteros, Cristina Alonso, Teresa Perez-Sanchez, Patricia Romero-Fernandez, Silvia Sanchez-Aguado, Ricardo Felix Sanchez-Leal, M. Carmen Garcia-Martinez
Summary: This study analyzed the phytoplankton communities in the upper 100 m of the Gulf of Cadiz and the Alboran Sea using time series data. The results show that these two regions can be considered as two differentiated bioregions, with the latter having higher productivity.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Donna Dimarchopoulou, Ioannis Keramidas, Konstantinos Tsagarakis, Vasiliki Markantonatou, Ghassen Halouani, Athanassios C. Tsikliras
Summary: The study shows that spatiotemporal simulation modeling is an effective tool for investigating management options in ecosystem-based fisheries management. It demonstrates that fisheries restricted areas can help rebuild the biomass of exploited stocks, but their effectiveness depends on the size and location of the areas. The study also suggests that a parallel reduction in total fishing effort is necessary to achieve the highest benefits of protection.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Junita D. Karlsen, Ludvig Ahm Krag, Bent Herrmann
Summary: Fisheries management is transitioning from a single-species approach to an ecosystem-based approach to address the complexities of mixed-species fisheries. A dual compartment codend concept can provide a complex selectivity profile and allow for flexible adjustments at sea, improving compliance with management objectives.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Yi-Zhuo Zhang, Cheng Xue, Na Wang, Gang Chen
Summary: This paper evaluates typical coastal provinces and cities in China, constructing an evaluation indicator system and clarifying the regional differences in the sustainable development capacity of China's marine fisheries industry. The results show that Shandong Province and Fujian Province have advantages in sustainable development, while Tianjin, Hebei Province, and Shanghai have room for improvement.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Caimao Tan, Tiantian Qin, Junliang He, Yu Wang, Hang Yu
Summary: This study addresses the storage space allocation problem of container yards based on the dual-cycle operation mode. A mixed integer programming model is established to optimize container transportation distance. The results show that dual-cycle operation can decrease transportation distance and the space allocation method based on it is more effective than traditional methods. The study also provides management insights for container ports and suggests effective solutions for bottleneck problems.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Haye H. Geukes, Peter M. van Bodegom, Alexander P. E. van Oudenhoven
Summary: This study aims to identify and explore the information requirements at different stages of the decision-making process of coastal nature-based solutions (NbS). The study found substantial differences in information requirements across the decision-making stages, with values and indicators becoming more specific and concrete as the stages progressed. The study also suggests that future changes in the information required for decision-making on coastal NbS can be anticipated and prepared for.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)