Assessing shelf aggregate environmental compatibility and suitability for beach nourishment: A case study for Tuscany (Italy)

Bigongiari, N.; Cipriani, Luigi E.; Pranzini, Enzo; Renzi, Monia; Vitale, Giovanni

doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2015.01.021

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“…For the coast of Northern Tuscany (65 km long), such a model was also supported by [51], who found steeper profiles in accreting areas and milder ones in eroding areas, as dictated by the inability of the depth of closure point to migrate. In addition, a comparison between bathymetric maps in front of the three most important Tuscany river mouths from 1881 and 1976 showed nonsignificant depth changes (i.e., within the accuracy of the method) offshore of −10 m contour depth [47], which is the depth of closure for a return period of a 50 yr storm [55,58]. Obviously, the volumes (positive and negative) are double if a parallel profile retreat model is considered.…”

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An Integrated Coastal Sediment Management Plan: The Example of the Tuscany Region (Italy)

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This paper presents the results of a study carried out to support the Region of Tuscany Coastal Sediment Management Plan, with the main aim of establishing the sediment budget considering the time span from 1981–1985 to 2005 for the 56 coastal sectors into which the 215 km-long continental sandy coast of Tuscany (Italy) was divided. The sand stability (according to a stability index) and colour compatibility (according to the CIEL*a*b* colour space with an acceptability range conforming to national guidelines) were determined in order to assess the possibility of using the available sediment in accreting sectors to nourish the beach in eroding areas. Only in two cases—i.e., the updrift of a harbour (at Viareggio) and in a convergence zone (at Marina di Pietrasanta)—are the volumes of sufficient magnitude to support a large nourishment project; however, the mean sand size is too small to guarantee efficient nourishment, even with medium-term stability. In contrast, the colour difference, in most of the cases, was shown to be acceptable. Other small sediment stocks, suitable for colour but not for grain size, can be used for periodic ephemeral nourishment works to support seasonal tourist activities. The limited resources available make it necessary to adopt a plan for their optimal use from a regional perspective. This kind of study is of great interest for the proposal of sound management actions to counteract the increasing erosion processes linked to climate change phenomena and human effects on rivers and coastal systems.

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An Integrated Coastal Sediment Management Plan: The Example of the Tuscany Region (Italy)

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“…The database on beach sand color produced within this paper could be of great utility to avoid errors in beach nourishment works done by project designers in other countries, and to improve beach quality. Color data, together with grain size characteristics of native and potential borrow sediments in areas located along the coast (e.g., harbors) and on the continental shelf, could assist in the development of an Integrated Coastal Sediment Management Plan [69] that will useful in order to design and carry out programed beach nourishment works within a long-term sustainable strategy.…”

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“…Figure 8 shows on the right-hand side some tourism management actions, based on the "Honey Pot" strategy [72]. assist in the development of an Integrated Coastal Sediment Management Plan [69] that will useful in order to design and carry out programed beach nourishment works within a long-term sustainable strategy.…”

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An Attempt to Characterize the “3S” (Sea, Sun, and Sand) Parameters: Application to the Galapagos Islands and Continental Ecuadorian Beaches

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Sea, Sun, and Sand (3S) are relevant and determining elements for choosing a tourist destination in Ecuador, a country with about 1200 km of coast along the Pacific Ocean. This study analyzed the market potential of the 3S in 64 beaches, 10 located in the Galapagos and 54 in the continental zone (of Ecuador). The methodology used was exploratory and bibliographical, complemented by a descriptive analysis. The color of the water was assessed by direct observation, sand samples were taken to a laboratory for color analysis, and information on the hours of light was obtained from international archive data. The data obtained were compared with other world famous 3S tourism destinations. The Galapagos had the best results, with attractive white sand beaches, sea blue water color, and an elevated sunshine time; meanwhile, the continental zone presented poor beaches with dark sand and unattractive water color. To strengthen 3S tourism, managers should work on the enhancement of complementary aspects such as culture, gastronomy, and architecture, promoting the creation of new coastal tourist routes and destinations.

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“…All of these operations involve the handling of significant quantities of sediments; the impacts of dredging on the adjacent natural ecosystems can be varied and difficult to predict (Windom, 1976;Cheung and Wong, 1993;Lohrer and Wetz, 2003;Zimmerman et al, 2003;Nayar et al, 2007). Many studies have recently focused on the importance of management of dredged sediments in harbor areas (Cappucci et al, 2011;Cutroneo et al, 2014;Bigongiari et al, 2015). In conflict with the port activities, the study area hosts four SCIs.…”

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The Civitavecchia Coastal Environment Monitoring System (C-CEMS): a new tool to analyze the conflicts between coastal pressures and sensitivity areas

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Abstract. The understanding of the coastal environment is fundamental for efficiently and effectively facing the pollution phenomena as expected by the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, and for limiting the conflicts between anthropic activities and sensitivity areas, as stated by Maritime Spatial Planning Directive. To address this, the Laboratory of Experimental Oceanology and Marine Ecology developed a multi-platform observing network that has been in operation since 2005 in the coastal marine area of Civitavecchia (Latium, Italy) where multiple uses and high ecological values closely coexist. The Civitavecchia Coastal Environment Monitoring System (C-CEMS), implemented in the current configuration, includes various components allowing one to analyze the coastal conflicts by an ecosystem-based approach. The long-term observations acquired by the fixed stations are integrated with in situ data collected for the analysis of the physical, chemical and biological parameters of the water column, sea bottom and pollution sources detected along the coast. The in situ data, integrated with satellite observations (e.g., temperature, chlorophyll a and TSM), are used to feed and validate the numerical models, which allow the analysis and forecasting of the dynamics of pollutant dispersion under different conditions. To test the potential capabilities of C-CEMS, two case studies are reported here:(1) the analysis of fecal bacteria dispersion for bathing water quality assessment, and (2) the evaluation of the effects of the dredged activities on Posidonia meadows, which make up most of the two sites of community importance located along the Civitavecchia coastal zone. The simulation outputs are overlapped by the thematic maps showing bathing areas and Posidonia oceanica distribution, thus giving a first practical tool that could improve the resolution of the conflicts between coastal uses (in terms of stress produced by anthropic activities) and sensitivity areas.

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Assessing shelf aggregate environmental compatibility and suitability for beach nourishment: A case study for Tuscany (Italy)

Cited by 23 publications

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An Integrated Coastal Sediment Management Plan: The Example of the Tuscany Region (Italy)

An Integrated Coastal Sediment Management Plan: The Example of the Tuscany Region (Italy)

An Attempt to Characterize the “3S” (Sea, Sun, and Sand) Parameters: Application to the Galapagos Islands and Continental Ecuadorian Beaches

The Civitavecchia Coastal Environment Monitoring System (C-CEMS): a new tool to analyze the conflicts between coastal pressures and sensitivity areas

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