Abstract The West African coast is vulnerable to natural hazards and human interventions.
Although various measures have been taken at different scales, mostly at the local level …

Abstract The West African coastal population and ecosystems are increasingly exposed to a
multitude of hazards. These are likely to be exacerbated by global climate change and direct …

Sandy beaches occupy more than one-third of the global coastline and have high
socioeconomic value related to recreation, tourism and ecosystem services. Beaches are …

Sustained observations are required to determine the marine plastic debris mass balance
and to support effective policy for planning remedial action. However, observations currently …

Sea level rise (SLR) will cause shoreline retreat of sandy coasts in the absence of sand
supply mechanisms. These coasts have high touristic and ecological value and provide …

Nearshore slope, defined as the cross-shore gradient of the subaqueous profile, is an
important input parameter which affects hydrodynamic and morphological coastal …

Shoreline change and coastal erosion resulting from natural events such as sea level rise
and negative anthropogenic activities continue to be problems in many of the world's coastal …

Large-scale coastal bathymetry is paramount to understand natural and human-induced
coastal behaviour and plays a vital role in coastal research and governance. Here, we use a …

The future of islands has been the subject of international concern, scientific debate and
media interest in the last decade. As a result of global warming and sea level rise …

Abstract The Bight of Benin in the Gulf of Guinea, West Africa, forms an embayment between
the Volta River delta in the west (Ghana) and the Niger River delta (Nigeria) in the east. The …