Emerging solutions to return nature to the urban ocean
Urban and periurban ocean developments impact 1.5% of the global exclusive economic
zones, and the demand for ocean space and resources is increasing. As we strive for a more …
zones, and the demand for ocean space and resources is increasing. As we strive for a more …
Overview and trends of ecological and socioeconomic research on artificial reefs
JS Lima, IR Zalmon, M Love - Marine environmental research, 2019 - Elsevier
It is presented a systematic literature review of artificial reef research, including 620 studies
throughout the world from 1962 to 2018. The primary focus of this study was to examine long …
throughout the world from 1962 to 2018. The primary focus of this study was to examine long …
Design catalogue for eco-engineering of coastal artificial structures: a multifunctional approach for stakeholders and end-users
Coastal urbanisation, energy extraction, food production, shipping and transportation have
led to the global proliferation of artificial structures within the coastal and marine …
led to the global proliferation of artificial structures within the coastal and marine …
Microbial induced carbonate precipitation using a native inland bacterium for beach sand stabilization in nearshore areas
PGN Nayanthara, ABN Dassanayake, K Nakashima… - Applied Sciences, 2019 - mdpi.com
Featured Application Coastal erosion is a natural process which poses serious problems to
coastal communities worldwide. Hard engineering solutions are the most common defense …
coastal communities worldwide. Hard engineering solutions are the most common defense …
The changing paradigm of coastal management: The Portuguese case
JSA do Carmo - Science of the Total Environment, 2019 - Elsevier
Until the 1980s, the primary goal of coastal works projects was to ensure safety at any cost.
This was addressed in an essentially physical manner. Today, concerns are no longer …
This was addressed in an essentially physical manner. Today, concerns are no longer …
Local fishermen's perceptions of the usefulness of artificial reef ecosystem services in Portugal
Proponents of artificial reef (AR) deployment are often motivated by the usefulness of such
structures. The usefulness of ARs is related to their capability of providing ecosystem …
structures. The usefulness of ARs is related to their capability of providing ecosystem …
Working with nature by protecting sand dunes: lessons learned
JA do Carmo, CS Reis… - Journal of Coastal …, 2010 - meridian.allenpress.com
The construction of an underwater effluent damaged the continuity of the Leirosa sand dune
system, which is located at south of Figueira da Foz, midway along the Portuguese coast …
system, which is located at south of Figueira da Foz, midway along the Portuguese coast …
Two decades of research on ocean multi-use: achievements, challenges and the need for transdisciplinarity
J Guyot-Téphany, B Trouillet, S Diederichsen… - npj Ocean …, 2024 - nature.com
This paper offers a comprehensive, analytical, and critically informed overview of the current
state of ocean multi-use research. It delves into the origins, trajectory, and driving forces …
state of ocean multi-use research. It delves into the origins, trajectory, and driving forces …
The impacts of climate change on surfing resources
N Sadrpour, D Reineman - 2023 - repository.library.noaa.gov
Surfing has increased in cultural, social, and economic importance through the last century
and is now globally significant. Predicated on the natural phenomenon of ocean waves …
and is now globally significant. Predicated on the natural phenomenon of ocean waves …
Living on the Coast in Harmony with Natural Processes
JSAD Carmo - Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2023 - mdpi.com
The coastal zone is a fascinating place that comprises the interface between sea and land.
This interface, which is both very dynamic and sensitive, has been affected by strong urban …
This interface, which is both very dynamic and sensitive, has been affected by strong urban …