Long-term hydrologic monitoring protocol for coastal ecosystems

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy D. McCobb ◽  
Peter K. Weiskel
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Ecosystems ◽  
Monitoring Protocol ◽  
Hydrologic Monitoring

scholarly journals Medium- and Long-term Recovery of Estuarine and Coastal Ecosystems: Patterns, Rates and Restoration Effectiveness

2010 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 1249-1260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ángel Borja ◽  
Daniel M. Dauer ◽  
Michael Elliott ◽  
Charles A. Simenstad
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Ecosystems

scholarly journals Understanding the Dynamics of a Coastal Lagoon: Drivers, Exchanges, State of the Environment, Consequences and Responses

Geosciences ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 301
Author(s):  
Samantha Chacón Abarca ◽  
Valeria Chávez ◽  
Rodolfo Silva ◽  
M. Luisa Martínez ◽  
Giorgio Anfuso
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Impact Evaluation ◽  
Coastal Ecosystems ◽  
Ecosystem Dynamics ◽  
Methodological Framework ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Natural Systems ◽  
La Mancha ◽  
State Of The Environment

At present, many coastal ecosystems worldwide are highly affected by anthropic activities. La Mancha lagoon, in the state of Veracruz, Mexico, is an important ecosystem due to the wide array of ecosystem services that it provides. In this paper, an analysis of the environmental balances of the lagoon is outlined, using the Drivers, Exchanges, State of the Environment, Consequences and Responses (DESCR) tool. The methodological framework considers the interrelationships between the natural systems and the forces of change that alter the performance of the natural environment, in order to provide an overview of actions that may reduce negative consequences. The study area has been impacted by anthropic development, such as changes in land use for agricultural and livestock activities, loss of mangroves due to logging and modifications, carried out by local fishermen, to the natural hydrodynamics of the lagoon that alter the salinity and affect the ecosystem dynamics. Following analysis of the area, using the DESCR tool, the responses proposed include long-term environmental impact evaluation, with the aim of preserving the local coastal ecosystems.

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