Physical Oceanography of the Bahía Blanca Estuary

Tourism in the COVID-19 context in mesotidal beaches: Carrying capacity for the 2020/2021 summer season in Pehuén Co, Argentina

“…The beach width difference between high and low tides can exceed 100 m (in some places maybe even 200–400 m). Wind conditions tend to be relatively strong, which may induce significant changes both in height and time of occurrence of the tide, compared to those forecasted ( Perillo and Piccolo, 1991 ). The beach's geomorphology also plays a significant role in how it can be used by the tourist.…”

Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP)

“…The BBE has a maximum depth of 25 m and a vertically homogeneous water column as a result of mixing due to the effect of tides and wind suspending fine sediments (PERILLO et al, 2001). The freshwater input is low and derives mainly from the Sauce Chico creek and the Napostá Grande stream, which provide an average annual flow of only 1.9 and 0.8 m s-1, respectively (PERILLO; PICCOLO, 1991). The water movement is driven by a semidiurnal tidal wave, the main energy input to the system, modified by geomorphology and winds.…”

“…The water movement is driven by a semidiurnal tidal wave, the main energy input to the system, modified by geomorphology and winds. The mean amplitude of the tide varies between 3.5 m at the head, decreasing to 2.2 m at the mouth (PERILLO; PICCOLO, 1991;PERILLO et al, 2001).…”