Understanding the dynamics of a coastal lagoon: drivers, exchanges, state of the environment, consequences and responses

S Chacón Abarca, V Chávez, R Silva, ML Martínez… - Geosciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …

A framework to manage coastal squeeze

R Silva, ML Martínez, BI van Tussenbroek… - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
The coastal zone is in a critical state worldwide, due to the loss and fragmentation of its
ecosystems. Much of this is caused by long-term anthropic local, regional, or global actions …

Exploring the co-occurrence between coastal squeeze and coastal tourism in a changing climate and its consequences

D Lithgow, ML Martínez, JB Gallego-Fernández… - Tourism …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract “Coastal squeeze” occurs when there is a chronic loss of coastal habitats landward
associated with long-term processes such as sea level rise, land subsidence, sediment …

Beach response to wave energy converter farms acting as coastal defence

E Mendoza, R Silva, B Zanuttigh, E Angelelli… - Coastal …, 2014 - Elsevier
One of the greatest challenges of coastal engineering today is the need for coastal
protection in the changing climate scenario. Places which are nowadays protected will …

An artificial reef improves coastal protection and provides a base for coral recovery

R Silva, E Mendoza, I Mariño-Tapia… - Journal of Coastal …, 2016 - meridian.allenpress.com
ABSTRACT Silva, R.; Mendoza, E., Mariño-Tapia, I.; Martínez, ML, and Escalante, E. 2016.
An artificial reef improves coastal protection and provides a base for coral recovery. In: Vila …

Beach erosion and loss of protection environmental services in Cancun, Mexico

M Escudero-Castillo, A Felix-Delgado, R Silva… - Ocean & Coastal …, 2018 - Elsevier
Human settlements in coastal zones have increased vulnerability to hydrometeorological
phenomena in many places around the world. Of particular interest here is the case of …

Coral reef geometry and hydrodynamics in beach erosion control in north quintana roo, Mexico

M Escudero, BG Reguero, E Mendoza… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Coral reefs are increasingly recognized for their shoreline protection services. The
hydrodynamic performance of this ecosystem is comparable to artificial low-crested …

Human impact on coastal resilience along the coast of Veracruz, Mexico

ML Martinez, R Silva, D Lithgow… - Journal of Coastal …, 2017 - meridian.allenpress.com
Martínez, ML; Silva, R.; Lithgow, D.; Mendoza, E; Flores, P.; Martínez, R., and Cruz, C., 2017.
Human impact on coastal resilience along the coast of Veracruz, Mexico. In: Martinez, ML; …

Beach erosion driven by natural and human activity at Isla del Carmen Barrier Island, Mexico

M Escudero, R Silva… - Journal of Coastal …, 2014 - meridian.allenpress.com
ABSTRACT Escudero, M.; Silva, R., and Mendoza, E., 2014. Beach erosion driven by natural
and human activity at Isla del Carmen Barrier Island, Mexico. The study site is located on the …

Morphological evolution of the sandspit at Tortugueros Beach, Mexico

M Escudero, R Silva, PA Hesp, E Mendoza - Marine Geology, 2019 - Elsevier
Sand spits occur around the world with different shapes, dimensions and dynamics. While
usually considered non-developable coastal features, development has taken place in …