Abstract (Introduction): Coastal areas constitute the interface between land and marine environments, connected through multiple natural and socioecological processes that contribute to human well-being. (Objective): Identify land and marine uses and activities with mutual implications and biophysical processes in the northern region of the Bonaerense Coastal Ecosystem (Argentina), in order to evaluate the degree of compatibility or conflict between these activities, with emphasis on the fishing activity. (Methodology): The land-sea-land (T-M-T) methodological analysis was applied. Uses and activities (U&A) and biophysical processes of marine and land origin were determined. Interactions between marine-land and biophysical processes T-M-T were identified for further categorization and analysis. (Results): A total of 121 U&A sea-land-sea (L-S-L) interactions related to fishing were detected. Medium conflicts were mainly caused by competition for space or resources and were associated with the coexistence of U&A (tourism, fishing, and communication activities), both spatially and temporally. Of the total, 68 negative interactions were observed between biophysical processes and U&A L-S-L, which were linked to climatic events and the effects of climate change (variation in sea surface temperature, atmospheric and oceanic circulation, as well as variations in sediment transport and coastal erosion). (Conclusions): The analysis carried out constitutes an advancement in the study of U&A T-M-T in coastal-marine areas of the Atlantic coast and their interactions, with emphasis on fishing activities, as a contribution to their management with an ecosystemic approach.

Resumen (Introducción): Los espacios litorales constituyen la interfaz entre los ambientes terrestres y marinos, conectados por múltiples procesos naturales y socioecológicos, proporcionando bienes y servicios ecosistémicos para el bienestar humano. (Objetivo): Identificar los usos y actividades tanto terrestres como marinos con implicancias mutuas y los procesos biofísicos en la región norte del Ecosistema Costero Bonaerense (Argentina), con el fin de evaluar el grado de compatibilidad o conflicto entre estas actividades, con énfasis en el sector pesquero. (Metodología): Se aplicó el análisis metodológico tierra-mar-tierra (T-M-T). Se determinaron los usos y actividades (UyA), así como procesos biofísicos de origen marino y terrestre. Se identificaron las interacciones entre UyA marinos y terrestres, y procesos físicos T-M-T, para su posterior categorización y análisis de las interacciones previamente identificadas. (Resultados): Se notaron 121 interacciones de UyA T-M-T vinculadas con la pesca. Predominaron los conflictos medios por competencia de espacio o recursos y se relacionaron con la coexistencia espacial y temporal de UyA (turísticas, pesquera y comunicaciones). Se detectaron 68 interacciones negativas entre los procesos biofísicos y UyA asociados a eventos climáticos e impactos derivados del cambio climático (modificaciones en la temperatura superficial del mar, circulación atmosférica y oceánica, así como variaciones en el transporte de sedimentos y erosión costera). (Conclusiones): El análisis efectuado constituye un avance en el estudio entre UyA T-M-T en zonas litorales costero-marinas de la costa atlántica y de sus interacciones, con énfasis en la actividad pesquera, como aporte a la gestión de aquellos, con un enfoque ecosistémico.

Abstract (Introduction): Coastal areas constitute the interface between land and marine environments, connected through multiple natural and socioecological processes that contribute to human well-being. (Objective): Identify land and marine uses and activities with mutual implications and biophysical processes in the northern region of the Bonaerense Coastal Ecosystem (Argentina), in order to evaluate the degree of compatibility or conflict between these activities, with emphasis on the fishing activity. (Methodology): The land-sea-land (T-M-T) methodological analysis was applied. Uses and activities (U&A) and biophysical processes of marine and land origin were determined. Interactions between marine-land and biophysical processes T-M-T were identified for further categorization and analysis. (Results): A total of 121 U&A sea-land-sea (L-S-L) interactions related to fishing were detected. Medium conflicts were mainly caused by competition for space or resources and were associated with the coexistence of U&A (tourism, fishing, and communication activities), both spatially and temporally. Of the total, 68 negative interactions were observed between biophysical processes and U&A L-S-L, which were linked to climatic events and the effects of climate change (variation in sea surface temperature, atmospheric and oceanic circulation, as well as variations in sediment transport and coastal erosion). (Conclusions): The analysis carried out constitutes an advancement in the study of U&A T-M-T in coastal-marine areas of the Atlantic coast and their interactions, with emphasis on fishing activities, as a contribution to their management with an ecosystemic approach.

Resumen (Introducción): Los espacios litorales constituyen la interfaz entre los ambientes terrestres y marinos, conectados por múltiples procesos naturales y socioecológicos, proporcionando bienes y servicios ecosistémicos para el bienestar humano. (Objetivo): Identificar los usos y actividades tanto terrestres como marinos con implicancias mutuas y los procesos biofísicos en la región norte del Ecosistema Costero Bonaerense (Argentina), con el fin de evaluar el grado de compatibilidad o conflicto entre estas actividades, con énfasis en el sector pesquero. (Metodología): Se aplicó el análisis metodológico tierra-mar-tierra (T-M-T). Se determinaron los usos y actividades (UyA), así como procesos biofísicos de origen marino y terrestre. Se identificaron las interacciones entre UyA marinos y terrestres, y procesos físicos T-M-T, para su posterior categorización y análisis de las interacciones previamente identificadas. (Resultados): Se notaron 121 interacciones de UyA T-M-T vinculadas con la pesca. Predominaron los conflictos medios por competencia de espacio o recursos y se relacionaron con la coexistencia espacial y temporal de UyA (turísticas, pesquera y comunicaciones). Se detectaron 68 interacciones negativas entre los procesos biofísicos y UyA asociados a eventos climáticos e impactos derivados del cambio climático (modificaciones en la temperatura superficial del mar, circulación atmosférica y oceánica, así como variaciones en el transporte de sedimentos y erosión costera). (Conclusiones): El análisis efectuado constituye un avance en el estudio entre UyA T-M-T en zonas litorales costero-marinas de la costa atlántica y de sus interacciones, con énfasis en la actividad pesquera, como aporte a la gestión de aquellos, con un enfoque ecosistémico.

ABSTRACT Sandy beaches have different shoreline change rates (i.e., erosion/accretion rates). An erosive process on beaches poses risks for human-occupied areas. One example is Matinhos Beach (state of Paraná - Brazil), which has an average annual erosion rate of around 1.5 m yr-1 This study applied a methodology that combines in situ measurements and numerical modeling to simulate the physical processes in the coastal area of Matinhos during the 2018 Austral winter. Monthly DGPS surveys were carried out in the study area from June to September. The MOHID modeling system was applied to simulate hydrodynamics and sediment transport, considering waves and tidal forcing validated with in situ data. The WAVEWATCH III and SWAN models were applied in a nesting approach to simulate the waves at Matinhos Beach. The GFS was used to assess the wind conditions. The study period showed a dynamic evolution of accretion and erosion between monthly measurements with no clear pattern in most profiles. Significant sand accumulation was observed near the headland. Morphological changes were minor due to the predominance of low energy without significant storm events. The measured morphological changes are in line with the residual littoral drift obtained from the modeling results for the period. The residual current velocities were towards the southwest, with magnitudes ranging from 0.15 m s-1 to 0.2 m s-1. A slight variation in the angle of wave incidence (10°) may change the direction (southwest or northeast) and intensity of the littoral drift. The applied methodology can reduce uncertainty and support effective coastal management. However, the seasonal scales of wave climate cannot be disregarded, nor can the need for coastal oceanographic data. i.e., ie i e (i.e. erosionaccretion rates. . rates) humanoccupied human occupied areas state Brazil, Brazil , Brazil) 15 1 5 1. yr1 yr yr- 201 winter September transport data conditions profiles headland events southwest 015 0 0.1 s1 s s- 02 2 0. s1. 10° 10 (10° northeast management However disregarded i.e. (i.e 20 01 (10 i.e (1 (

ABSTRACT Identifying sediment sources is fundamental for protecting and improving soil and water quality. Conventional fingerprinting studies have often collected sediments at the overall watershed outlet only, resulting in an important spatial scale dependency. This study aimed to identify and to assess the delivery patterns of sediment sources within three priority sub-catchments (Sapocaji, Piedade and Minas) located in the downstream portion of the Ipojuca River watershed in Brazil. This research would build on understanding sediment sources in the studied watershed by elucidating source type contributions on a sub-catchment basis. Both bed and suspended sediment samples were collected in these sub-catchments, and two types of sources were sampled: surface and subsurface sources. A total of 21 geochemical tracers were measured. The tracers were evaluated for their conservation and discriminatory ability (Kruskal-Wallis test and linear discriminant analysis), and the best set of tracers was selected for source apportionment modeling using MixSIAR. Surface (i.e., sugarcane croplands) sources contributed the highest to suspended sediments in the Piedade and Minas sub-catchments. There was a difference in the quality of riverbank management, which helped explain contrasts in the importance of this source. Overall, sub-catchment-specific sediment control management measures, such as the revegetation of riparian forests, need to be implemented, mainly in the Sapocaji sub-catchment. These results underscore the importance of connectivity for surface source contributions. only dependency subcatchments sub catchments Sapocaji, (Sapocaji Brazil subcatchment catchment basis subcatchments, catchments, sampled 2 measured KruskalWallis Kruskal Wallis analysis, analysis , analysis) MixSIAR i.e., ie i e (i.e. croplands subcatchments. catchments. Overall subcatchmentspecific specific measures forests implemented subcatchment. catchment. i.e. (i.e i.e

Abstract Coastal dunes have a crucial role in offering the ecosystem service of natural coastal protection. This paper investigates the importance of dunes in providing the ecosystem service of natural coastal protection on the North Coast of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (RS) in southern Brazil. The Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs (InVEST®) Coastal Vulnerability Model was used to quantify the relative susceptibility to coastal erosion and flooding within the study area. First, the model was run to assess the susceptibility to coastal hazards considering the presence of dunes. Then, the model was run again without the presence of dunes. By comparing the results of the two model simulations, it was possible to identify where dunes contribute to reducing coastal exposure, which indirectly reflects their role in providing the ecosystem service of natural coastal protection. There are two main dune fields in the study area, one in the northern coastal sector and one in the southern sector, respectively in the municipalities of Torres and Cidreira. The index of exposure values produced by the two model simulations were very similar for locations along the Torres coastline. In contrast, along the coast of Cidreira, results from the model simulation without dunes produced higher exposure values than the simulation with the presence of dunes, suggesting that the dunes have an important role in offering natural coastal protection. Dunes are a natural barrier against coastal erosion and flooding, but they are not the only factor influencing the ecosystem service of coastal protection. In Torres, for instance, the local topography and the wind patterns contribute to reducing local exposure. The greatest threat in this sector is the urban sprawl. RS (RS Brazil InVEST® InVEST (InVEST® area First Then Cidreira coastline contrast instance sprawl (InVEST

Resumo As dunas desempenham um papel crucial nos ecossistemas da costa, fornecendo o serviço ecossistêmico de proteção costeira. Este artigo investiga a relevância das dunas na oferta do serviço ecossistêmico de proteção costeira no Litoral Norte do Rio Grande do Sul - RS. A análise empregou o modelo Coastal Vulnerability do Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs - InVEST para quantificar a suscetibilidade à erosão e inundação. Os resultados refletem o valor relativo do nível de exposição a esses riscos costeiros considerando a presença de dunas. Posteriormente, o modelo foi usado novamente, desta vez excluindo a presença das dunas. Assim, foi possível identificar onde a presença das dunas contribui para reduzir a exposição costeira e, indiretamente atribuir no papel das dunas em prover o serviço de proteção costeira. A análise comparativa dos resultados entre as duas simulações mostrou maiores diferenças no setor sul da área de estudo. Os dois principais campos de dunas na área de estudo estão localizados em Cidreira e Torres. No município de Torres, a simulação sem a presença de dunas não apresentou diferenças expressivas de exposição costeira. Já em Cidreira, os valores de exposição costeira aumentaram, indicando que neste local a presença das dunas desempenham um papel relevante no serviço ecossistêmico de proteção costeira. Com isto, as dunas são uma barreira natural contra eventos como de erosão e inundação na linha de costa, porém no processo de mapeamento do serviço ecossistêmico de proteção costeira não é a única variável que é identificada. Isto ficou evidente na porção norte, em Torres, a topografia local, associada com a dinâmica dos ventos influência na barreira natural contra estes eventos. A maior ameaça nesta região está ligada ao processo de expansão da zona urbana. Já na porção sul as dunas contribuem para promover o serviço ecossistêmico de proteção. costa RS Posteriormente novamente Assim Torres aumentaram isto identificada norte urbana

Abstract Beach classification models are widely used to describe the state of the beach in response to the prevailing environmental conditions and have set the theoretical grounds for equilibrium and in-plant profile models of a beach and their various applications. This study determined the morphodynamic state of 54 sandy biogenic beaches on the northeast coast of Cuba. This was done based on the identification of coastal geoforms found in land works between August 2018 and March 2022 and the geoforms identified in high-resolution satellite images from Google Earth Pro (CNES/Airbus, Maxar Technologies). In addition, on 12 representative beaches on the northeast coast, we explored whether the coastal geoforms indicative of certain morphological states observed during fieldwork match those predicted by the Ω dimensionless parameter or Dean’s index, which classified beaches as dissipative, reflective, and intermediate. The main geomorphological features include an average beach width of more than 50 m, an 11 m-wide face, and a narrow or absent flat zone with a mean height of 1.35 m, lacking cusps and rhythmic topography, except for 26 % of beaches and only in winter. The submerged zone shows a low sand bar without rip currents. Coral reefs that protect the beaches from the highest waves in 93 % of the cases represent the distinctive geomorphological feature of the beaches studied. The dimensionless parameter confirmed that the beaches of Cuba’s northeast coast correspond to intermediate morphodynamic states with a trend toward reflective rather than dissipative modal states. These findings correspond to the coastal geoforms and sediment granulometry on the beaches studied. The figures obtained with the dimensionless parameter Ω and the sedimentary characteristics of the beaches are consistent with the characteristics of intermediate beaches reported by Australian researchers, but we did not find the geoforms for intermediate beaches reported by them. The beaches studied showed no rip currents, chains of coastal furrows, low-tide terraces, marked rhythmic topography, and cusps. Other studies have also pointed out that the beach classification proposed by Australian researchers, which considers the characteristics of waves and the sedimentation rate, is not always applicable. In the study area, this is mainly due to the presence of coral reefs close to the coast, low wave energy, and the influence of geological factors, in addition to the prevalence of longitudinal over transverse sand transport. Our results confirm that beach classification considering their morphodynamic state is essential to understanding the spatio-temporal dynamics of the hydrodynamic processes on beaches and contributes to a better local and regional knowledge of them. In addition, they highlight that the hydrodynamic and sedimentary characteristics of each coastline should be studied before using beach equilibrium profile models and the equations derived from them for erosion control actions.

Resumen Los modelos de clasificación de playa son ampliamente usados para describir el estado de la playa en respuesta a las condiciones ambientales reinantes y han establecido las bases teóricas sobre los modelos de perfil de equilibrio y en planta de una playa y sus diversas aplicaciones. En el estudio se determina el estado morfodinámico en 54 playas biogénicas arenosas del litoral nororiental de Cuba, a partir de la identificación de las geoformas litorales encontradas en trabajos de terrenos, para el periodo comprendido entre agosto de 2018 y marzo del año 2022, y las geoformas identificadas en imágenes satelitales de alta resolución de Google Earth Pro (CNES/Airbus, Maxar Technologies). Además, se comprobó en 12 playas representativas del litoral nororiental, si las geoformas litorales observadas en los trabajos de campo, indicativas de ciertos estados morfológicos, se corresponden con las pronosticadas mediante el parámetro adimensional Ω o Índice de Dean, que permite clasificar las playas en disipativas, reflejantes e intermedias. Como rasgos geomorfológicos fundamentales destacan un ancho medio de la playa superior a 50 m, una cara de 11 m de ancho y bermas estrechas o ausentes, con altura media de 1.35 m, sin la presencia de cúspides y topografías rítmicas, excepto en el 26% de las playas y únicamente en la etapa invernal. En la parte sumergida aparece una barra de arena de poca altura, sin la presencia de corrientes de resaca. La presencia de arrecifes coralinos que protegen las playas del oleaje de mayor altura, en el 93% de los casos, constituye el rasgo geomorfológico más significativo de las playas objeto de estudio. El cálculo del parámetro adimensional confirmó que las playas del litoral nororiental de Cuba corresponden a estados morfodinámicos de tipo intermedio y tienden más a estados modales reflejantes que disipativos, resultados que se corresponden con las geoformas litorales y la granulometría de los sedimentos encontrados en las playas objetos de estudio. Aun cuando las características reportadas por investigadores australianos, para playas intermedias coincidan con los valores pronosticados mediante el cálculo del parámetro adimensional Ω y con las características sedimentarias de las playas, las geoformas reportadas por estos, para playas intermedias, no fueron encontradas en las playas objeto de estudio. En ellas no aparecen corrientes de retorno, cadenas de surcos litorales, terrazas de bajamar, marcada topografía rítmica y cúspides. Otros estudios también han señalado que no siempre se cumple la clasificación de las playas, que tiene en cuenta las características de las olas y la velocidad de caída de los sedimentos, propuestas por investigadores australianos, debido particularmente a la presencia de arrecifes coralinos cercanos a la costa, la baja energía del oleaje y el control geológico. A ello habría que añadir el predominio del transporte longitudinal de arena sobre el transporte transversal en el área de estudio. Los resultados confirman que la clasificación de las playas, atendiendo a su estado morfodinámico es esencial para comprender la dinámica espacio-temporal de los procesos hidrodinámicos que tienen lugar en las playas y un mejor conocimiento local y regional de las mismas. Además, reafirman la necesidad de contar con estudios específicos de las características hidrodinámicas y sedimentarias propias de cada litoral, antes de extrapolar modelos de perfil de equilibrio en playas y las ecuaciones que se deriven de ellos en las actuaciones para el control de la erosión.

Abstract The storm risks in coastal regions have drawn attention worldwide in recent decades. Understanding the characteristics and behavior of these events and their potential damage to coasts has become essential for decision-making and coastal management. This study aimed to identify and examine the climatology of coastal storms on the central coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro, proposing a classification and a coastal impact evaluation that applies Dolan and Davis’ ( 1992 ) storm index. For this, 34 years of NOAA/NCEP/NCAR hindcast wave database were used (1979 - 2013). Secondarily, this study aimed to compare wave data at two locations (the south-orientated west and the east-northeast-orientated east coasts) to verify the influence of coastal orientation against storm events. This research found 231 storm events on the west coast and 44 on the east coast. While mean durations resembled each other (at around 27 hours), the east coast had a 9% lower mean storm wave height. The storm peak direction from the south predominated on the west coast (52%), whereas a south-southeast direction dominated the east coast (50%). Storm classification showed 3.4 and 9% of storms considered Extreme in the west and east, respectively. Extreme storms include those in September 1983, May 1997, May 2001, and April 2010. Coastal storms on the west and east represented 2.39 and 0.57% of all cyclones identified in the southwestern Atlantic. In shallow waters, the highest amount of energy dissipation occurred on the east coast, which is sheltered from storms from the south-southwest but is exposed to those from the south-southeast. Extreme and Severe events greatly impacted the coast, including beach and dune erosion, overwash, and property damage. However, even coastal storms considered Weak caused considerable coastal damage. decades decisionmaking decision making management Janeiro Davis 199 index 3 NOAANCEPNCAR NOAA NCEP NCAR 1979 (197 2013. 2013 . 2013) Secondarily southorientated orientated eastnortheastorientated northeast 23 4 2 hours, hours , hours) 9 height 52%, 52 52% (52%) southsoutheast southeast 50%. 50 50% (50%) 3. respectively 1983 1997 2001 2010 239 39 2.3 057 0 57 0.57 Atlantic waters southsouthwest southwest southsoutheast. southeast. erosion overwash However 19 197 (19 201 5 (52% (50% 198 200 2. 05 0.5 1 (1 20 (52 (50 0. (5

We report radiocarbon dates obtained from on-shore marine and near-shore terrestrial deposits near Yzerfontein, on the West Coast of South Africa. These deposits include Late Pleistocene shell concretions from the southern end of 16 Mile Beach and a marine shell deposit inland of the coastal Rooipan (Red Pan); mid-Holocene coastal pan deposits exposed by modern storm erosion of the sandy 16 Mile Beach; and four Holocene storm beach deposits on a rocky shore to the south. We interpret the results in terms of local geomorphology constraints on sea-level fluctuations. The eastern margin of Rooipan is a >40 ka elevated beach deposit in a dune cordon that separates it from the adjacent Yzerfonteinpan. Both pans have gypsum deposits up to 2 m thick formed by repeated marine overwash. Saline pan deposits that are exposed intermittently on the beach are mid-Holocene and indicate a former westward extension of Rooipan. This is in contrast to storm beaches dating 8000-2600 cal BP at higher elevations on a rocky platform further south. This suggests that a dune barrier existed seaward of the present shoreline near Rooipan at this time. The coastal changes described here show that deposition and erosion can be affected significantly by the local palaeogeomorphology and cannot be ascribed solely to sea-level change. SIGNIFICANCE: Mollusc shells from Yzerfontein, Western Cape Province, South Africa, show radiocarbon ages ranging from >40 000 years to a few decades before present. There is evidence for elevated sea levels between 8000 and 2600 years ago, and sea levels similar to the present in the last 2000 years. Neither the elevation of the deposits nor their ages conform to published sea-level change curves for the Western Cape coast. Inundation by rising sea levels in the Holocene was not spatially uniform. Former and present geomorphology have had a significant effect on deposition and preservation of indicators of sea-level change.

Resumen: El modelado de la línea de costa es indicativo de las tendencias a las que está sometido el sistema costero, ya que es la zona de contacto de la transición continente-océano. En este contexto, los arcos de las playas de Restinga de Marambaia y Macumba/Recreio-Barra da Tijuca (SE de Brasil) fueron evaluados en cuanto a la respuesta de la línea de costa a los forzamientos meteoceanográficos en las escalas temporales de largo y medio plazo, así como se mapearon sus grados de vulnerabilidad. En la escala de largo plazo (1986-2018), se utilizaron imágenes satelitales Landsat, datos de reanálisis de olas del modelo WaveWatch3, registros meteorológicos y mediciones del nivel medio del mar. En la escala de mediano plazo (2016-2018), se levantaron once perfiles topográficos, con muestreo de sedimentos, en las playas de Macumba/Recreio-Barra, además del análisis de registros de boyas oceanográficas en aguas profundas y poco profundas. Por último, estas informaciones permitieron la elaboración de un Índice de Vulnerabilidad de la Costa a la erosión y a las inundaciones. En general, el 18% de la línea de costa está erosionada, el 52% está estable y el 30% avanza. En el periodo analizado, se contabilizaron unos 400 eventos de tormentas, que durante los años de La Niña fueron más enérgicos y culminaron en una erosión más severa. El nivel del mar en la región muestra una tendencia al aumento (1,93 mm/año). La combinación de estos resultados y el grado de ocupación urbana de las playas estudiadas muestran una baja vulnerabilidad en el sector occidental de Marambaia, mientras que los sectores centrales y extremo oriental son altamente vulnerables. En Macumba, el sector oeste presenta una baja vulnerabilidad, en contraste con el sector este que es muy vulnerable. En el arco Recreio-Barra, la vulnerabilidad aumenta de oeste a este. Esto indica que la influencia humana desempeña un papel importante en las zonas que son naturalmente propensas a una alta vulnerabilidad, lo que requiere una mayor comprensión de las condiciones naturales asociadas a las intervenciones humanas.

Abstract: The coastline pattern is indicative of the trends to which the coastal system is subjected, since it is the contact interface of the continent-ocean transition. In this context, the Restinga da Marambaia and the Macumba/Recreio-Barra da Tijuca beach arcs (SE Brazil) were evaluated as to shoreline response to meteo-oceanographic forcings at the long and medium term time scales, as well as their vulnerability degrees were mapped. On the long-term scale (1986-2018), Landsat satellite imagery, wave reanalysis data from the WaveWatch3 model, meteorological records, and mean sea level measurements were used. At the medium-term scale (2016-2018), eleven topographic profiles were surveyed, with sediment sampling, at Macumba/Recreio-Barra beaches, in addition to the analysis of oceanographic buoy records in deep and shallow waters. Finally, this information allowed the elaboration of a Coastal Vulnerability Index to erosion and flooding. In general, 18% of the coastline is eroded, 52% is stable, and 30% is advancing. In the analyzed period, about 400 storm events were accounted for, which during the La Niña years were more energetic and culminated in more severe erosion. The sea level in the region shows a tendency to increase (1.93 mm/year). The combination of these results and the degree of urban occupation of the studied beaches show low vulnerability in the western sector of Marambaia, while the central and extreme eastern sectors are highly vulnerable. In Macumba the western sector exhibits low vulnerability, in contrast with the eastern sector that is very vulnerable. In the Recreio-Barra arc, vulnerability increases from west to east. These are indicative that human influence plays an important role in areas that are naturally prone to high vulnerability, requiring a greater understanding of the natural conditions associated with human interventions.

Resumo: O comportamento da linha de costa é um indicativo das tendências à que o sistema costeiro está submetido, pois é a interface de contato da transição continente-oceano. Neste sentido, a Restinga da Marambaia e os arcos praiais Macumba/Recreio-Barra da Tijuca (SE do Brasil) foram avaliados quanto à resposta da linha de costa às forçantes meteo-oceanográficas nas escalas temporais de longo e médio prazo, bem como foram mapeados seus graus de vulnerabilidade. Na escala de longo prazo (1986-2018), foram utilizadas imagens de satélite Landsat, dados de reanálise de ondas do modelo WaveWatch3, registros meteorológicos e medições do nível médio do mar. Na escala de médio prazo (2016-2018), foram levantados onze perfis topográficos, com coleta de amostras de sedimentos, nas praias Macumba/Recreio-Barra, além da análise dos registros de boias oceanográficas em águas profundas e rasas. Por fim, estas informações permitiram elaborar um Índice de Vulnerabilidade Costeira à erosão e inundação. De modo geral, 18% da linha de costa encontra-se sob erosão, 52% encontra-se estável e 30% está avançando. No período analisado, foram contabilizados cerca de 400 eventos de tempestade, que durante os anos de La Niña foram mais energéticos e culminaram em uma erosão mais severa. O nível do mar na região apresenta tendência de aumento (1,93 mm/ano). O reflexo destes resultados, somado aos graus de ocupação urbana nas praias estudadas, exibem baixa vulnerabilidade no setor oeste da Marambaia, enquanto que os setores central e extremo leste configuram-se como altamente vulneráveis. Na Macumba o setor oeste exibe baixa vulnerabilidade, em contraste com o setor leste que é muito vulnerável. No arco Recreio-Barra nota-se o aumento da vulnerabilidade de oeste para leste. Estes resultados indicam que a influência antrópica tem um papel importante em áreas que são naturalmente propensas à alta vulnerabilidade, exigindo uma maior compreensão das condições naturais associadas às intervenções antrópicas.

ABSTRACT Background. Coral reefs provide several important geo-ecological functions essential for the sustainability of coastal human communities. However, during the last 50 years, reef ecosystems are experiencing rapid degradation caused by natural and anthropogenic disturbances. One consequence of the above has been the reduction in the carbonate production rate and the structural complexity of these systems. Particularly, the loss of key coral species in the construction of reefs has compromised the functionality of the ecosystem. Objective. In this study we used an adaptation of the ReefBudget methodology to measure the calcium carbonate budget in the reef of La Entrega, Oaxaca, Mexico. Methods. Six transects were carried out to estimate the abundance of eroding fish (25 x 4 m), sea urchins (25 x 2 m) and the composition of the benthos. Results. When carrying out the corresponding calculations, it was found that in La Entrega 13.72 kg m-2 year-1 (commonly referred as “G”) are produced, the endobioerosion (including erosion by sponges) calculated was 5.65 G. The sea urchin erosion is 0.12 G and that of fish is 0.73 G; the resulting net carbonate budget was 7.21 G. The accretion rate (vertical reef growth) at La Entrega reef was 7.07 mm yr-1. We consider it important to mention that the reef patch at La Entrega is relatively small (approximately 324 x 233 m) compared to formations in the Caribbean or Indo-Pacific regions. Conclusions. Net production at La Entrega is higher than estimated for most Caribbean reefs (2-4 G) but lower than that of the Indo-Pacific (5-14 G). Differences in the balance between regions are mainly associated with differences in the abundances of builder species in each region. According to what was modeled in this work, the La Entrega reef patch presents a sufficient accretion rate to deal with a possible rise in sea level under the RCP 4.5 and 2.6 scenarios (4 and 7 mm, respectively).

RESUMEN Antecedentes. Los arrecifes de coral proporcionan diversas funciones geo-ecológicas importantes esenciales para la sostenibilidad de las comunidades humanas costeras. Sin embargo, durante los últimos 50 años, los ecosistemas arrecifales están experimentando una rápida degradación ocasionada por perturbaciones naturales y antropogénicas. Una consecuencia de lo anterior ha sido la reducción de la tasa de producción de carbonatos y la complejidad estructural de estos sistemas. Particularmente, la pérdida de especies coralinas clave en la construcción de arrecifes ha comprometido la funcionalidad del ecosistema. Objetivo. En este estudio utilizamos una adaptación de la metodología ReefBudget para medir el balance de carbonato de calcio en el arrecife de La Entrega, Oaxaca, México. Métodos. Se realizaron seis transectos para estimar la de abundancia de peces erosionadores (25 x 4 m), erizos (25 x 2 m) y la composición del bentos. Resultados. Al realizar los cálculos correspondientes, se encontró que en La Entrega se producen 13.72 kg m-2 año-1 (unidades comúnmente referidas con “G”), la endobioerosión (incluida la erosión por esponjas) calculada fue de 5.65 G. La erosión por erizos es de 0.12 G y la de peces es de 0.73 G; el balance neto de carbonatos resultantes fue de 7.21 G. La tasa de acreción (crecimiento vertical del arrecife) en el arrecife de La Entrega fue de 7.07 mm año-1. Consideramos importante mencionar que el parche arrecifal en La Entrega es relativamente pequeño (aproximadamente 324 x 233 m) en comparación con las formaciones de regiones del Caribe o el Indo-Pacífico. Conclusiones. La producción neta en La Entrega es superior a la estimada en la mayoría de los arrecifes del Caribe (2-4 G) pero más baja que la del Indo-Pacífico (5-14 G). Las diferencias en el balance entre regiones están, principalmente, asociadas a las diferencias en las abundancias de especies constructoras en cada región. De acuerdo con lo modelado en este trabajo, el parche arrecifal de La Entrega presenta una tasa de acreción suficiente para lidiar con una posible elevación en el nivel del mar bajo los escenarios RCP 4.5 y 2.6 (4 y 7 mm, respectivamente).

ABSTRACT Coastal zones, with their eminent fragility, constitute a unique system of valuable and highly productive resources and biodiversity, which requires special management and planning approaches. Anthropic influence has exerted strong pressure, causing serious problems of habitat destruction, water pollution, coastal erosion and resource depletion. These problems, together with the threats of dangerous meteorological phenomena, require integrated management plans to achieve economic and sustainable development. Hence, the Integrated Management of Coastal Zones constitutes an important support for the development of said zones. The integration of climate services plays an important role in this context. The general objective of this work is: To theoretically support that climate services from the Global Framework for Climate Services approach can become a tool to improve the Integrated Management of Coastal Zones with a view to reducing the effects of climate variability and climate change. The implementation of climate services from this perspective can be used as a tool for Integrated Coastal Zone Management, allowing better management of the risks and opportunities posed by climate variability and climate change.

RESUMEN Las zonas costeras, con su eminente fragilidad, constituyen un sistema único de recursos valiosos y de gran productividad y biodiversidad, que requiere enfoques especiales de manejo y planificación. La influencia antrópica ha ejercido una fuerte presión, ocasionando problemas graves de destrucción de hábitat, contaminación del agua, erosión de sus costas y agotamiento de sus recursos. Estos problemas unidos a las amenazas por fenómenos meteorológicos peligrosos, requieren de planes de manejo integrado para lograr un desarrollo económico y sostenible. De ahí, que el Manejo Integrado de Zonas Costeras constituye un soporte importante para el desarrollo dichas zonas. La integración de los servicios climáticos juega un papel importante en este contexto. Este trabajo tiene como objetivo general: Fundamentar teóricamente que los servicios climáticos desde el enfoque del Marco Mundial para los Servicios Climáticos pueden constituirse en una herramienta para perfeccionar el Manejo Integrado de Zonas Costeras con vista a reducir los efectos de la variabilidad del clima y el cambio climático. La implementación de los servicios climáticos desde esta perspectiva puede ser utilizando como herramienta del Manejo Integrado de Zonas Costeras, permitiendo una mejor gestión de los riesgos y oportunidades que plantean la variabilidad del clima y el cambio climático.

Resumen. El incremento del nivel del mar se ha acelerado por el calentamiento global. Las zonas más amenazadas son las pequeñas islas y las planicies costeras. Tabasco se localiza en una llanura costera inundable. Utilizando información demográfica, valores de erosión costera y datos globales de elevación del nivel del mar, se identificó el área, y las localidades en ella, entre cero y un metro sobre el nivel del mar. Los resultados indican que 55.58% de la superficie estatal está en este rango. La potencial pérdida de territorio podría afectar a 76 localidades, transformando las posibles actividades productivas que se realicen.

Abstract. Sea level rise has been accelerated due to global warming. The most threatened areas are small islands and coastal plains. Tabasco is located in a coastal flood plain. Using demographic information, coastal erosion values and global sea level elevation data, the area and localities up to one meter above sea level (MASL) were identified. The results indicate that 55.58% of the state surface is within this range. In addition, the potential loss of territory could affect 76 localities, transforming the possible productive activities carried out.

Abstract Reservoir-building on rivers is still “the Brazilian energy culture”, such that many other dams are being constructed and planned, with many other rivers potentially suffering the same impact in their sediment flux. In this study, we evaluated the impacts of reservoir-building on the erosion of the São Francisco, Jequitinhonha, Doce, and Paraíba do Sul river deltas. A time series of Landsat images from 1973 to 2020 was analyzed, with three key highlighted moments (1973, 1997 and 2020) that summarize the erosion processes on these deltas. In addition to the images, continuous river water discharge, sediment discharge and basin rainfall data were analyzed between 1940 and 2020, providing river parameters over a period exceeding that of the satellite data. The findings suggest that coastal erosion has progressed in the four deltas, with higher estimated losses in the São Francisco and Paraíba do Sul over the 47 years of available satellite images. However, despite minimal overall estimated gains, the Jequitinhonha and Doce experienced high erosion at their river mouths, as in the other two rivers, compensated by accretion in distal coastal areas. These results can be explained by reductions in river flux and consequent sediment transport capacity due to reservoirs. Reservoirbuilding Reservoir building culture, culture , culture” planned study reservoirbuilding reservoir deltas 197 202 1973, (1973 199 194 4 However gains mouths areas reservoirs 19 20 (197 1 2 (19 (1 (

Resumen Este trabajo tiene como objetivo comprender las causas de la erosión costera a través de la caracterización del ambiente de playa, determinando perfiles de playa y análisis hidrodinámico como principales métodos para comprender los procesos costeros. El foco espacial de esta investigación es un punto ubicado en la playa urbana de Areia Preta, costa este de la ciudad de Natal, capital del Estado de Rio Grande do Norte. La metodología científica aplicada consistió en estudio bibliográfico, caracterización ambiental, levantamiento topográfico transversal a la playa en los compartimientos backshore, foreshore y foreshore, utilizando la metodología Birkemeier “Stádia” (1981) y recogida de datos hidrodinámicos respaldados en la metodología de Mueher (2011), además de registros fotográficos costeros Preta Natal Norte bibliográfico ambiental backshore Stádia “Stádia 1981 (1981 2011, 2011 , (2011) 198 (198 201 (2011 19 (19 20 (201 1 (1 2 (20 ( (2

Abstract The objective of this work to understand the causes of coastal erosion through characterization of environment, determining beach profiles and hydrodynamic analysis, with the main methods for understanding coastal process. The spatial clipping of this research comprises a point, located on the urban beach Areia Preta, zone east of the city of Natal, capital of Rio Grande do Norte eastern coast of the state. A methodology consisted of bibliographic survey, environmental characterization, topographic survey transverse to the beach in the compartments of the postbeach foreshore and ante-beach through the methodology of “Stadia” Birkemeier (1918) and data collection method hydrodynamics based on the methodology of the Mueher (2011), and addition to records photographs. environment analysis process point Preta Natal state antebeach ante Stadia “Stadia 1918 (1918 2011, 2011 , (2011) photographs 191 (191 201 (2011 19 (19 20 (201 1 (1 2 (20 ( (2

Resumo O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi compreender as causas da erosão costeira através da caracterização do ambiente praial, determinando perfis praiais e análise hidrodinâmica, com os principais métodos para compreender os processos costeiros. O recorte espacial dessa pesquisa compreende um ponto, localizado na praia urbana de Areia Preta, zona leste da cidade do Natal, capital do Rio Grande do Norte, litoral oriental do estado. A metodologia consistiu de levantamento bibliográfico, caracterização ambiental, levantamento topográfico transversal à praia nos compartimentos do pós-praia, estirâncio e antepraia, através da Métodologia da “Stádia” Birkemeier (1981) e coleta de dados hidrodinâmicos baseado na metodologia de Mueher (2011), além de registros fotográficos. praial hidrodinâmica costeiros ponto Preta Natal Norte estado bibliográfico ambiental póspraia, póspraia pós praia, pós-praia antepraia Stádia “Stádia 1981 (1981 2011, 2011 , (2011) fotográficos 198 (198 201 (2011 19 (19 20 (201 1 (1 2 (20 ( (2

Abstract The three-dimensional variability of the subaerial beach is examined for Stanwell Park Beach, New South Wales (NSW), Australia. This embayed environment has previously been studied over long time scales (decades), but not over shorter time scales (days, weeks). Embayed beaches experience rotation events during which opposite accretion and erosion patterns are observed at the extremities of the beach. To analyse this phenomenon, the beach is mapped with 10 Real-Time Kinematic Global Positioning System (RTK-GPS) surveys collected from 10th February 2016 to 14th May 2016. This study aims to examine short-term changes (days, weeks) to the morphology of the subaerial beach of Stanwell Park Beach and any factors that may influence its behaviours. We show that a short-time beach rotation event occurs over one month, caused by a large eastern swell. However, swell with a southern direction generates rip current channels on the subaerial beach face. During this particular event, the amount of sediment transported is lower than during beach rotation events. Furthermore, Stanwell Park Beach has two lagoons that can open to discharge water accumulated in these lagoons. We show that during heavy rainfall, the lagoons open, transporting sediment in surf zone and thus causing erosion. This study provides a clear demonstration of the sensitivity of embayed beaches to short-term variability in wave climate. threedimensional three dimensional NSW, NSW , (NSW) Australia decades, decades (decades) days, days (days weeks. weeks . phenomenon 1 RealTime Real Time RTKGPS RTK GPS (RTK-GPS th 201 shortterm short term behaviours shorttime month However face Furthermore rainfall climate (NSW (decades 20 2