Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Oluwaseun Olowoporoku, Oluwole Daramola, Oluwafemi Odunsi
Summary: The study examined the determinants of residents' perception of environmental hazards and risks in coastal towns of Delta State, Nigeria, with recommendations including proper management of existing environmental amenities, provision of new ones, and collaboration among stakeholders to raise public awareness of threats. Three broad factors identified as determinants of residents' perception were availability of environmental amenities, environmental actions, and socioeconomic characteristics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Amy Heim, Anthony Charles
Summary: The number of global disasters per year is projected to increase by 40% by 2030, with climate change playing a significant role in this increase. The response to hazards varies among communities due to their unique characteristics, and understanding their specific approaches is important. This study conducted a survey on hazards in 20 coastal communities in Nova Scotia, Canada, and identified key insights, including the link between experience with hazards and concerns, exceptions to this link, the need to address uncertainties and gaps in awareness, and the tendency to adopt a multi-hazard approach by municipalities.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Md. Mahfuzul Islam, A. Aldrie Amir, Rawshan Ara Begum
Summary: The study conducted in Malaysia's Pahang coast indicates that a majority of household heads have high levels of awareness about coastal hazards, with elderly, experienced, educated, healthy, and economically improved household heads showing even higher awareness levels. Education and awareness-raising are crucial for better understanding coastal hazards and making effective decisions.
Article
Oceanography
T. S. Prystay, B. Neis, S. M. Sullivan, A. Le Bris
Summary: This study investigated public perception of eelgrass and its management in Atlantic Canada, revealing that coastal community residents are aware of eelgrass meadows, the services they provide, and the threats they face. Participants recognized the importance of fish habitat, coastal protection, and water quality maintenance as eelgrass ecosystem services. The findings also emphasized the need for increased restoration and protection efforts and greater public involvement in the management process.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Andre-Philippe Drapeau Picard, Marjolaine Giroux, Michel Saint-Germain, Maxim Larrivee
Summary: Since its opening in 1990, the Montreal Insectarium has offered an entomological information service, with almost 14,000 requests received from 35 countries. The analysis of 4163 requests in 2010-2011 and 2017-2018 showed that most requests came from Canada, and the most popular species included the eastern dobsonfly.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Luz Adriana Munoz-Duque, Oscar Navarro, Diego Restrepo-Ochoa, Ghozlane Fleury-Bahi
Summary: The study found that the perception of coastal flooding risk is influenced by individuals' previous experiences, habituation to the risk, and emotional connection to the place. Additionally, mistrust in government institutions can increase feelings of hopelessness and powerlessness in dealing with coastal flooding risk.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pedro Andres Garzo, Tomas Fernandez-Montblanc
Summary: This paper proposes a novel approach for disaster monitoring in coastal areas using SAR data. Through interferometric coherence difference analysis of Sentinel 1 data, the method achieves prompt damage detection and identification of affected areas. The optimization of coastal land use/land cover method using optical and UAV field data improves the identification of disaster-affected areas by about 20% and reduces false alarms by up to 33%. With hit and false alarm rates of about 80% and 20% respectively, the method identifies approximately 30% (7000 ha) of the study area as being affected by the storm. It also enables impact assessment with a time lag of 2 days, contrasting with the 25-day delay of optical data.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexis K. Mills, Peter Ruggiero, John P. Bolte, Katherine A. Serafin, Eva Lipiec
Summary: The translation mentions the importance of considering the uncertainty associated with climate change and potential adaptation measures in predicting the evolving risk exposure to coastal flooding and erosion. The study found that policy decisions introduced greater variability and uncertainty to the impacts of coastal hazards compared to climate change uncertainty. Quantifying uncertainty across a suite of coproduced performance metrics can help determine the relative impact of management decisions on the adaptive capacity of communities under future climate scenarios.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miguel Mallo, Patrizia Ziveri, Sergio Rossi, Victoria Reyes-Garcia
Summary: This study examined the perception of coastal marine habitats (CMHs) by locals and tourists in the Cap de Creus Marine Protected Area. The results showed that both tourists and locals perceived CMHs as providing valuable ecosystem services, with a greater emphasis on regulating services. Marine pollution of inland origin, climate change, and people's behavior towards nature were identified as the most impactful and threatening factors to CMHs.
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Christopher R. Jones, Christian Oltra, Ana Prades
Summary: This study examined public attitudes towards fusion in Europe, finding that attitudes varied across countries with Finnish participants being most favorable and Austrian participants being least favorable. Participation in a consequence evaluation task had minimal impact on attitudes, with any changes correlated to initial attitudes. Qualitative differences were found in the makeup of attitudes among Finnish (belief-based) and Austrian (affect-based) participants, suggesting the need for tailored public engagement programs in different countries.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Olusegun A. Dada, Donatus B. Angnuureng, Rafael Almar, Selorm Dzantor, Pierre Morand
Summary: Coastal areas are experiencing increased vulnerability to frequent and severe environmental disasters due to climate change. Understanding societal perceptions of risk and concerns related to hazards can contribute to the development of adaptive strategies and management preferences. This study examined how households in the Anlo Beach fishing community in Ghana perceived and responded to coastal hazards. Coastal erosion and salinization ranked as the most important risks in the area. The findings highlight the need for education and awareness campaigns to promote self-mitigation actions and the government's reconsideration of relocation plans.
JOURNAL OF COASTAL CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Beth Armstrong, Christian Reynolds, Gemma Bridge, Libby Oakden, Changqiong Wang, Luca Panzone, Ximena Schmidt Rivera, Astrid Kause, Charles Ffoulkes, Coleman Krawczyk, Grant Miller, Stephen Serjeant
Summary: With an increasing focus on healthy and sustainable diets, research has explored consumer perceptions of the environmental impacts and safety of foods. Different recruitment methods can influence participant knowledge and perceptions, highlighting the need for consumer education to enable the move towards healthier diets.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Suping Ling, Francesco Zaccardi, Bogdan Vlacho, Ping Li, Jordi Real Gatius, Manel Mata-Cases, Josep Franch-Nadal, Mikhail N. Kosiborod, Clare Gillies, Peter Fenici, Didac Mauricio, Baiju R. Shah, Kamlesh Khunti
Summary: This study aimed to understand the geographical and temporal patterns in the excess mortality risk associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in three high-income countries. The results showed similar diabetes gaps between Ontario and England, particularly in elderly subjects, while Catalonia had lower mortality rates in men with T2D from the age of 60 years.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Martin Parham, Richard Teeuw, Carmen Solana, Simon Day
Summary: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) education programmes are crucial for increasing awareness of disaster risk factors. Research shows that perception of disaster risk remains relatively constant over time, with participatory field-based decision-making exercises having the greatest impact on student awareness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2021)
Letter
Ethics
Johannes Mulder, Hans Sonneveld
Summary: This letter responds to an article on organ donation after euthanasia from home, criticizing factual inaccuracies and expressing concerns about the vision presented. It emphasizes the importance of protecting the autonomy of vulnerable euthanasia patients.
BMC MEDICAL ETHICS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
A. N. Green, J. A. G. Cooper, C. Loureiro, S. Dixon, A. Hahn, M. Zabel
Summary: Analysis of storm-related tempestite deposits in the shoreface sediments off South Africa reveals frequent tropical cyclone impacts during the mid-Holocene under positive Indian Ocean Dipole phases. Future climate projections indicate stronger positive IOD anomalies and further intensification and poleward migration of tropical cyclones, potentially increasing vulnerability of SE African coast to landfalling tropical cyclones.
Article
Geology
Michaela Falkenroth, Andrew N. Green, J. Andrew G. Cooper, Manuel D. Menzel, Goesta Hoffmann
Summary: Beachrocks are a common feature of tropical and subtropical coastlines, influencing beach morphodynamics and serving as indicators of palaeo-sea levels. At Mission Rocks, recent beachrock formation is slowing the breakdown of older beachrock through chemical and mechanical weathering processes, raising questions about coastal erosion modeling.
Article
Geography, Physical
J. A. G. Cooper
Summary: Sandy beaches occur in various environmental settings and their response to sea-level rise depends on their characteristics and the degree of human modification. Natural beaches are most likely to survive sea-level rise, while the fate of artificial beaches depends on human politics and economics.
CUADERNOS DE INVESTIGACION GEOGRAFICA
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
A. N. Green, M. S. Humphries, J. A. G. Cooper, K. L. Strachan, M. Gomes, N. N. Dladla
Summary: This study examines the evolution of Lake St Lucia, one of Africa's largest estuaries on the east coast of South Africa, and compares it with previous and contemporary management practices. The research reveals that the estuary has been heavily altered over the past century and that different sub-basins within the system have evolved independently since the Last Glacial Maximum, responding differently to sea-level changes.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wendy Johnston, Andrew Cooper
Summary: This paper assesses the climate adaptation response in the Cayman Islands and reveals a lack of concrete climate change adaptation policies. Despite having a comprehensive draft Climate Change Policy, none of the substantial policies have been formally adopted by the Cayman Islands Government. The prevailing response to shoreline change in Seven Mile Beach is stabilization, and recent policy developments have not stimulated changes in practice.
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
N. N. Dladla, A. N. Green, M. S. Humphries, J. A. G. Cooper, M. Godfrey, C. I. Wright
Summary: This study presents a new stratigraphic evolution model for the Kosi Bay back-barrier system in South Africa, examining the inlet dynamics and the effects of waterbody segmentation on the incised valley fill. The study reveals the stratigraphic sequence of the back-barrier system and provides insights into the timing and nature of the different sedimentary units. The study also highlights the impact of waterbody segmentation on the timing of basin infilling.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(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)