Climate-related risks in Central and South America have received increased attention and
concern in science and policy, but an up-to-date comprehensive review and synthesis of …

Sand nourishments are a widely applied technique to increase beach width for recreation or
coastal safety. As the size of these nourishments increases, new questions arise on the …

This study explores the intricate relationship between climate change, marine dynamic
processes, and feedback mechanisms, emphasizing the marine environment's crucial role in …

Low-crested and submerged breakwaters are frequently employed as coastal defence
structures. Their efficiency is governed by wave energy dissipation, and the wave …

This paper aims to highlight the prevailing experiences of Latin America and to clarify what
'green infrastructure'entails in addition to describing seven case studies from a range of …

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 …

This paper discusses the key aspects of the recent Coastal Plan of the Veneto Region (IT).
Its aim is to propose a single mitigation strategy for coastal erosion that is valid for the whole …

This paper presents a hydrodynamic investigation carried out on the “Wave Attenuator”
device, which is a new type of floating breakwater anchored with piles and equipped with a …

Undeniably, climate-change-induced sea-level rise has served as a powerful driving force
for the occurrence of coastal storms more severe than ever before. Low-lying metropolitan …

Tropical countries have island and continental ecosystems of great value for tourism,
fisheries and also for their conservation development potential. These natural habitats …