Article
Fisheries
Yongxing Ma, Yongsheng Wu, Nicholas W. Jeffery, Rachel Horwitz, Jinshan Xu, Ed Horne, Ryan R. E. Stanley
Summary: This study used a high-resolution ocean model and Lagrangian particle tracking to simulate the dispersal of nearshore organisms in the Eastern Shore Islands region. The results showed a predominant southwest-northeast transport, with tidal currents playing a key role in particle dispersal on shorter time scales. The analysis also found that coherent structures were consistently located at the mouths of bays, indicating the role of islands and associated oceanographic processes in self-retention. This highlights the importance of resolving fine-scale physical and oceanographic features when studying biophysical dispersal in coastal environments.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Kathryn E. L. Smith, Joseph F. Terrano, Nicole S. Khan, Christopher G. Smith, Jonathan L. Pitchford
Summary: The persistence of coastal marshes depends on the maintenance of their elevation relative to sea level and the balance between sediment deposition and shoreline erosion. Wave climate plays a crucial role in driving sediment delivery to marsh platforms.
Article
Engineering, Geological
S. Alberti, M. J. Olsen, J. Allan, B. Leshchinsky
Summary: Erosion plays a crucial role in the activity of coastal landslides. Quantitative characterization of the feedbacks between erosion and landslide advance is essential, suggesting an inversely proportional relationship between landslide volume and magnitude of advance. Additionally, landslide geometry has a secondary control on the sensitivity of advance to coastal erosion.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Joshua A. Simmons, Kristen D. Splinter
Summary: This study used four different models to predict storm-driven coastal erosion and tested their skill and error distributions. The machine learning model showed the best overall skill, while the weighted ensemble approach performed well in predicting large events.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Zuzanna M. Swirad, Adam P. Young
Summary: Airborne LiDAR datasets were used to measure erosion and retreat along 866 km of California coastal cliffs between 2009-2011 and 2016. The results showed that erosion exceeding the level of detection was observed at 55% of cliffs, with more erosion in northern California compared to southern and central California. Retreat rates were higher for unarmored cliffs and cliffs fronted by sandy beaches. The average cliff top retreat rates were lower than in previous studies, but the average cliff face retreat rates were similar for different time periods.
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)
Article
Ecology
Md Shibly Anwar, Kalimur Rahman
Summary: This article focuses on the spatiotemporal shore erosion-accretion progression of east Bhola Island in Bangladesh, analyzing 40 years of shoreline changes. The northeast portion of the island experienced higher erosion rates, while the southeast portion faced slower erosion rates and achieved shoreline stability in some sections.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhamed Fasil Chettiyam Thodi, Girish Gopinath, Udayar Pillai Surendran, Pranav Prem, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Mohamed A. Mattar
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive assessment of shoreline alterations on the tropical coastal islands of Vypin, Vallarpadam, and Bolgatty in Kerala, India, using remote sensing and GIS techniques. The results showed significant impact on these islands due to marine transgression, mainly driven by human activities.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Olutoyin Adeola Fashae, Rotimi Oluseyi Obateru, Efosa Gbenga Adagbasa, Cindy Chekwubechukwu Emeh
Summary: This study aims to assess the situation, causes, and impacts of coastal erosion on selected communities in Lagos State, Nigeria. Through satellite image analysis and questionnaire surveys, it was found that there are significant differences in the extent and causes of coastal erosion in different regions, which have detrimental effects on the livelihoods and tourism industry of local communities. Moreover, these communities have a low resilience to coastal erosion, making them susceptible to the effects of climate change.
Article
Oceanography
Jay R. S. Doorga, Murughen Sadien, Nikhil A. Bheeroo, Olivier Pasnin, Oomarsing Gooroochurn, Khishma Modoosoodun-Nicolas, Vimal Ramchandur, Deepsheekha Ramharai
Summary: The rising sea level and increasing tropical storm frequency caused by climate change are threatening small Island economies that rely on their coastal environments and resources. Monitoring the evolution trends of shorelines is considered essential to improve the resilience of Island states due to the high socio-economic and environmental values of tropical sandy beaches.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
G. P. Gunasinghe, Lilani Ruhunage, N. P. Ratnayake, A. S. Ratnayake, G. V. I. Samaradivakara, Ravindra Jayaratne
Summary: This study focuses on the significant changes of geomorphology, bathymetry, and coastal dynamics in the monsoon-affected Kalu Ganga outlet in Sri Lanka due to human activities. The results show a significant and widespread deepening of bathymetry up to 2 km offshore from the river outlet after the collapse of the sand spit barrier. The study highlights the importance of understanding coastal morpho-dynamic and hydrodynamic changes to implement proper coastal prevention management strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wan Shiao Dong, Effi Helmy Ariffin, Cherdvong Saengsupavanich, Muhammad Aizat Mohd Rashid, Mohamad Hakim Mohd Shukri, Muhammad Zahir Ramli, Mohd Fuad Miskon, Muhammad Hafeez Jeofry, Kamaruzzaman Yunus, Nor Hisham M. Ghazali, Md Nasir Md Noh
Summary: This study evaluates coastal erosion management strategies along the monsoon-dominated coastline of Terengganu, Malaysia by assessing the efficacy of coastal protection structures. The study finds that Terengganu is the most impacted region in Malaysia in terms of coastal erosion due to a higher frequency of storms and high wave energy during the northeast monsoon. The effectiveness of coastal defence structures is evaluated by analyzing historical shoreline positions using the Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS).
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Giulio Mariotti, Christopher J. Hein
Summary: The response of coastal barrier islands to relative sea-level rise (SLR) has long been debated. This study finds that while the rate of SLR along the USA East Coast has increased by over 200% in the last 100 years, the retreat rate of barrier islands has only increased by about 45%. It is shown that the modern retreat rate is not controlled by recent SLR but rather by the baseline SLR of the past centuries.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Anne Bernhardt, Wolfgang Schwanghart
Summary: The efficiency of sediment routing from land to the ocean depends on the position of submarine canyon heads with regard to terrestrial sediment sources, and our study found that steep and narrow shelves facilitate canyon-head connectivity to the shore. Shore-connected canyons are more likely to occur along active margins characterized by resistant bedrock and high river-water discharge.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
D. B. Angnuureng, K. E. Brempong, P. N. Jayson-Quashigah, O. A. Dada, S. G. I. Akuoko, J. Frimpomaa, P. A. Mattah, R. Almar
Summary: Regular monitoring of coastal areas is crucial for mitigating erosive disasters. The erosion along Ghana's coastline, like other countries in the Gulf of Guinea, is a persistent issue. This study used multiple data collection methods, including drones, cameras, satellite images, and a dumpy level, to assess shoreline changes in Elmina Bay, Ghana. The results identified the causes and areas of erosion at a fine scale and highlighted the effectiveness of local video cameras and drones for monitoring shoreline changes. Satellite imagery, although a potential alternative, has limitations in temporal resolution for detecting daily or event-based beach changes.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Pedro J. Marenco, Katherine R. Martin, Katherine N. Marenco, Donald C. Barber
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James T. Morris, Donald C. Barber, John C. Callaway, Randy Chambers, Scott C. Hagen, Charles S. Hopkinson, Beverly J. Johnson, Patrick Megonigal, Scott C. Neubauer, Tiffany Troxler, Cathleen Wigand
Article
Geography, Physical
Andrew C. Kemp, Jessica J. Kegel, Stephen J. Culver, Donald C. Barber, David J. Mallinson, Eduardo Leorri, Christopher E. Bernhardt, Niamh Cahill, Stanley R. Riggs, Anna L. Woodson, Ryan P. Mulligan, Benjamin P. Horton
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2017)
Article
Oceanography
Nicole A. Raineault, Arthur C. Trembanis, Douglas C. Miller, Vince Capone
CONTINENTAL SHELF RESEARCH
(2013)
Article
Oceanography
Erick F. Geiger, Matthew D. Grossi, Arthur C. Trembanis, Josh T. Kohut, Matthew J. Oliver
CONTINENTAL SHELF RESEARCH
(2013)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Arthur Trembanis, Carter DuVal, Jonathan Beaudoin, Val Schmidt, Doug Miller, Larry Mayer
GEOCHEMISTRY GEOPHYSICS GEOSYSTEMS
(2013)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stephanie H. Nebel, Arthur C. Trembanis, Donald C. Barber
JOURNAL OF COASTAL RESEARCH
(2013)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Arthur Trembanis, Alimjan Abla, Ken Haulsee, Carter DuVal
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Geography, Physical
Bianca Reo Charbonneau, Stephanie M. Dohner, John P. Wnek, Don Barber, Phoebe Zarnetske, Brenda B. Casper
Summary: In this study, wind tunnel experiments were conducted to test how the morphology, density, and configuration of three foredune pioneer plant species influence dune initiation. Results showed that plant morphology, density, and configuration all impacted the resulting topography of dunes.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jennifer S. Walker, Robert E. Kopp, Timothy A. Shaw, Niamh Cahill, Nicole S. Khan, Donald C. Barber, Erica L. Ashe, Matthew J. Brain, Jennifer L. Clear, D. Reide Corbett, Benjamin P. Horton
Summary: The study estimated sea-level budgets along the U.S. Atlantic coast, finding a faster rate of rise during the 20th century than any time in the past 2000 years.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mark A. Lundine, Arthur C. Trembanis
Summary: Carolina Bays are oriented sandy-rimmed depressions found throughout the Atlantic Coastal Plain, with their origin remaining a mystery. Using convolutional neural networks, the study detected over 23,000 Carolina Bays and analyzed their characteristics, land use, and hydrology. Field investigations on sedimentology were also conducted to compare them with similar depressional features.
Article
Geography, Physical
Jennifer S. Walker, Tanghua Li, Timothy A. Shaw, Niamh Cahill, Donald C. Barber, Matthew J. Brain, Robert E. Kopp, Adam D. Switzer, Benjamin P. Horton
Summary: Stratigraphic data from salt marshes accurately reconstruct Holocene relative sea-level change and provide necessary constraints to glacial isostatic adjustment models. A new record of Mid- to Late-Holocene sea-level rise is presented using basal peats from a salt marsh in New Jersey. The sea-level index points range from 1211 to 4414 years BP, and the average rate of sea-level rise from 5000 years BP to present is 1.7 +/- 0.1 mm/year. Comparisons with GIA models show the models tend to overestimate sea-level rise in the past 5000 years.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jennifer S. Walker, Niamh Cahill, Nicole S. Khan, Timothy A. Shaw, Don Barber, Kenneth G. Miller, Robert E. Kopp, Benjamin P. Horton
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Enrico Duo, Arthur Chris Trembanis, Stephanie Dohner, Edoardo Grottoli, Paolo Ciavola
NATURAL HAZARDS AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2018)
