10.6084/M9.FIGSHARE.5946469
Sandro De Muro
Marco Porta
Nicola Pusceddu
Paolo Frongia
Marinella Passarella
Andrea Ruju
Carla Buosi
Angelo Ibba
Geomorphological processes of a Mediterranean urbanized beach (Sardinia, Gulf of Cagliari)
<p>In this study, we present a comprehensive map of a microtidal wave-dominated beach system based on an interdisciplinary sea–land approach and with the purpose of supporting a sustainable and successful beach management. The study area is located in a highly urbanized/industrialized coastal sector of the W side of Cagliari Gulf (S Sardinia, W Mediterranean). In the <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/17445647.2018.1438931" target="_blank">Main Map</a> (1:15,000 scale), static and dynamic features of the beach system and adjacent inner shelf are divided into thematic sections, including geomorphological elements, bathymetry, sedimentological distribution, benthic habitat (mainly <i>Posidonia oceanica</i> meadow), hydrodynamics and anthropogenic features. The map constitutes an example of multidisciplinary benchmark to allow for long-term planning and management of this highly urbanized beach system. It is able to provide a substantial scientific support to policy-makers towards environmental restoration and sustainable development.</p>
59999 Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified
Ecology
69999 Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
Inorganic Chemistry
Science Policy
Taylor & Francis
2018
2018-03-03
2019-04-02
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10.1080/17445647.2018.1438931
CC BY 4.0