We provide a brief synopsis of the unique physical and ecological attributes of sandy beach
ecosystems and review the main anthropogenic pressures acting on the world's single …

Coastal recreation as a cultural ecosystem service (CES) is key to human wellbeing.
However, anthropogenic impacts at the coast affect CES supply. Mapping and assessing …

Coastal dunes are sensitive to both anthropic and natural processes of erosion. In this study,
we analyse the geomorphic changes in 15 dune-fringed coastlines of Asturias (NW Spain) …

Abstract In West Africa, coastal erosion remains a problem for the socio-economic
development of the coastal zone. Case studies in Senegal and Benin indicate a strong …

Aeolian sedimentary systems in the Canary Islands differ from other European and African
systems due to climate, vegetation and isolation. In turn, they experience high human …

The coastal areas of the Canary Islands are particularly sensitive to changes, both from a
natural perspective and for their potential socio-economic implications. In this paper, the …

Coastal erosion is a serious problem that affects the safety and livelihoods of many coastal
dwellers along Ghana's coast. Despite the fact that coastal erosion is a natural …

Mining of sand and stone from the coasts provides an inexpensive source of materials for
the construction industry while providing income to contractors. However, these activities …

The impacts of urbanised zones on aeolian dynamics are little understood, particularly
within arid areas. This study examines the large-scale influence of a growing tourist resort in …

Geomorphological changes in recent decades in an arid transgressive coastal dune system
(Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands) are analyzed. The methodology used is based …