Management of uncertainty in model predictions of long-term coastal change begins by
admitting uncertainty. In the case of geometric mass-balance models, the first step is to relax …

Local user perceptions of resource trajectory and indicators of protected area outcomes can
be useful in the assessment of integrated conservation projects, both marine and terrestrial …

The aim of this research was to link vegetation characteristics, such as spatial and temporal
distribution, and environmental variables, with land cover information derived from remotely …

Episodic extreme waves due to sea storms can cause severe coastal erosion. The recovery
times of such events are important for the analysis of risk and coastal vulnerability. The …

Marine and coastal areas currently face an unprecedented level of multiple and
interdependent anthropogenic and natural drivers of change. Increasing demand for use of …

This paper presents a methodology for making decisions based on uncertain information
through the use of an analytical feasibility study of an airport island in the North Sea as an …

Tourism in marine and coastal areas is a complex phenomenon. Tourism in coastal areas
brings along both positive and negative effects on the environment as a result of activities …

The potential impacts of climate change on coastal zones combined with the ever increasing
number of people living in these areas, motivate a more long-term perspective in coastal …

Climate change impacts are expected to increase pressure upon coastal defenses
worldwide. However, most adaptation measures for coastal defenses (if any) are still …

Despite the high appraisals of the potential of GIS application in the coastal/marine
environment, the development of coastal GIS is still relatively slow. This is due to: i) the …