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Potential of Transplanted Seagrass Meadows on Wave Attenuation in a Fetch-Limited Environment.

Authors :
Sierra, Joan Pau
Gracia, Vicente
Castell, Xavier
García-León, Manuel
Mösso, César
Lin-Ye, Jue
Source :
Journal of Marine Science & Engineering; Jun2023, Vol. 11 Issue 6, p1186, 21p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

In this paper, the effectiveness of transplanted (either created or restored) seagrass meadows as a coastal protection measure is assessed through a five-step methodology. The analysis is focused on a stretch of the Catalan coast (NW Mediterranean) which is a fetch-limited environment. The results show that even considering conservative values for the meadow parameters (plant diameter, meadow density and canopy height), significant reductions of the annual average wave heights reaching the beach may be obtained, reducing flooding and erosion risks. Therefore, the investment in the conservation and restauration of seagrass meadows for protecting coastal areas from erosion and flooding is a measure that must be considered, due to the multiple benefits that they provide including ecosystem services. In addition, the proposed methodology may be a useful tool for coastal managers to help them in the design of seagrass meadows for coastal protection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20771312
Volume :
11
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Marine Science & Engineering
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
164650775
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11061186