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 …

Physical experiments on cross-shore profile evolution of the reef-fronted beach are
conducted considering various offshore wave conditions and reef settings. Cross-shore …

US communities are facing difficult land use planning decisions in response to the
intensifying climate crisis. Despite these challenges, land use planning can support climate …

The degradation of coastal ecosystems in recent years, combined with more intense storms
and greater sea levels associated with climate change, are likely to increase vulnerability to …

Dunes are key elements of coastal landscapes in almost every latitude. They host high
levels of biodiversity and provide important benefits to society; eg protection against floods …

The characterisation of changes in coral communities depends heavily on systematic
monitoring programs and the collection of necessary metrics to assess reef health. Coral …

Reefs are known to provide coastal protection and important ecosystem services for many
coastlines around the world. Physical processes such as wave damping, sediment transport …

Spurs and Grooves (SAG) are coral forereef structures with their main axis normal to the reef
crest. The dimensions of SAG vary considerably on a global scale. Despite being common …

Coastal dunes are very important, for both their ecosystem services and their ecological
importance. A quantification of the area occupied by dunes was made for all of the Mexican …

We investigate the storm impact associated with historical events in the northern Yucatan
Peninsula. The study area is prone to coastal flooding due to both its geographical location …