The aim of the present work was to assess the conservation status of coastal dune systems
in Tuscany (Italy). Emphasis was given to the presence and abundance of plant …

Sandy coasts are distributed worldwide and they are all heterogeneous ecosystems in terms
of morphology, vegetation and dynamics. Psammophytes are common in these …

Plant communities of coastal dunes are distributed along a characteristic sea-inland
gradient. Generally, there is a shift from annual and short height species with small leaves in …

This paper presents a model of an ecological security system for coastal tourism cities and
performs a dynamic simulation test of it. Data for the coastal city of Dalian, China, covering …

Mediterranean coastal dunes are dynamic and heterogeneous ecosystems characterised by
a strong interaction between abiotic and biotic factors. The present study aimed to adopt a …

The importance of tourism and the evident impacts from coastal overdevelopment are two
realities that coastal managers have to face. Coastal tourism in the Ravenna province …

Tourism focused on the “3Ss”(sun, sand and sea) has increased sharply in recent decades,
which has subsequently led to the modification of natural areas of sandy beaches with the …

Coastal dunes are extremely complex sandy habitats and a place with considerable
exchanges of mass and energy which support valuable biodiversity. During the last century …

Abstract 1 Ocean shores are among the most spectacular and sought-after sites for leisure
activities, including 'nature and wilderness experiences'. Some of these activities can involve …

The paradox of development vs. protection and conservation of the coasts highlights the
need to determine if tourism and conservation can be compatible rather than opposite …