We provide a brief synopsis of the unique physical and ecological attributes of sandy beach
ecosystems and review the main anthropogenic pressures acting on the world's single …

Cleaning is a fundamental concern of beach managers in many destinations as well as an
important requirement in beach quality awards. However, it has been largely neglected in …

Rapidly growing populations and expanding development are intensifying pressures on
coastal ecosystems. Sea-level rise and other predicted effects of climate change are …

Beach and coastal dune systems are increasingly subjected to a broad range of
anthropogenic pressures that on many shorelines require significant conservation and …

Tourist perceptions of environmental degradation caused by nature-based tourism activities
in a coastal environment were determined in the Central Coast Region of Western Australia …

The introduction of artificial light into wildlife habitats is a rapidly expanding aspect of global
change, which has many negative impacts on a wide range of taxa. In this experimental …

Cities have a major impact on Australian landscapes, especially in coastal regions, to the
detriment of native biodiversity. Areas suitable for urban development often coincide with …

Ghost crabs are the largest invertebrates on ocean shores. They are globally abundant on
many sandy beaches from the tropics to temperate latitudes. A defining ecological trait of the …

Many studies have demonstrated human impacts on sandy beach macroinvertebrates.
However, little is known about causative drivers among multiple co-occurring stressors and …

Sandy beaches face increasing anthropogenic pressures, with vehicle traffic being
ecologically highly harmful. Ghost crabs (Fam. Ocypodidae) are conspicuous on many …