Understanding the Dynamics of a Coastal Lagoon: Drivers, Exchanges, State of the Environment, Consequences and Responses
At present, many coastal ecosystems worldwide are highly affected by anthropic activities. La Mancha lagoon, in the state of Veracruz, Mexico, is an important ecosystem due to the wide array of ecosystem services that it provides. In this paper, an analysis of the environmental balances of the lagoo...
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| author | Samantha Chacón Abarca Valeria Chávez Rodolfo Silva M. Luisa Martínez Giorgio Anfuso |
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| description | At present, many coastal ecosystems worldwide are highly affected by anthropic activities. La Mancha lagoon, in the state of Veracruz, Mexico, is an important ecosystem due to the wide array of ecosystem services that it provides. In this paper, an analysis of the environmental balances of the lagoon is outlined, using the Drivers, Exchanges, State of the Environment, Consequences and Responses (DESCR) tool. The methodological framework considers the interrelationships between the natural systems and the forces of change that alter the performance of the natural environment, in order to provide an overview of actions that may reduce negative consequences. The study area has been impacted by anthropic development, such as changes in land use for agricultural and livestock activities, loss of mangroves due to logging and modifications, carried out by local fishermen, to the natural hydrodynamics of the lagoon that alter the salinity and affect the ecosystem dynamics. Following analysis of the area, using the DESCR tool, the responses proposed include long-term environmental impact evaluation, with the aim of preserving the local coastal ecosystems. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3a61d18214e54333a159b5962318bf222023-11-22T07:47:26ZengMDPI AGGeosciences2076-32632021-07-0111830110.3390/geosciences11080301Understanding the Dynamics of a Coastal Lagoon: Drivers, Exchanges, State of the Environment, Consequences and ResponsesSamantha Chacón Abarca0Valeria Chávez1Rodolfo Silva2M. Luisa Martínez3Giorgio Anfuso4Instituto de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, Mexico City 04510, MexicoInstituto de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, Mexico City 04510, MexicoInstituto de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, Mexico City 04510, MexicoInstituto de Ecología, A.C. (INECOL), Antigua Carretera a Coatepec no. 351, Xalapa, Veracruz 91073, MexicoFaculty of Marine and Environmental Sciences, University of Cádiz, 11071 Cádiz, SpainAt present, many coastal ecosystems worldwide are highly affected by anthropic activities. La Mancha lagoon, in the state of Veracruz, Mexico, is an important ecosystem due to the wide array of ecosystem services that it provides. In this paper, an analysis of the environmental balances of the lagoon is outlined, using the Drivers, Exchanges, State of the Environment, Consequences and Responses (DESCR) tool. The methodological framework considers the interrelationships between the natural systems and the forces of change that alter the performance of the natural environment, in order to provide an overview of actions that may reduce negative consequences. The study area has been impacted by anthropic development, such as changes in land use for agricultural and livestock activities, loss of mangroves due to logging and modifications, carried out by local fishermen, to the natural hydrodynamics of the lagoon that alter the salinity and affect the ecosystem dynamics. Following analysis of the area, using the DESCR tool, the responses proposed include long-term environmental impact evaluation, with the aim of preserving the local coastal ecosystems.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/11/8/301La Mancha lagooncoastaldynamicsDESCR framework |
| spellingShingle | Samantha Chacón Abarca Valeria Chávez Rodolfo Silva M. Luisa Martínez Giorgio Anfuso Understanding the Dynamics of a Coastal Lagoon: Drivers, Exchanges, State of the Environment, Consequences and Responses Geosciences La Mancha lagoon coastal dynamics DESCR framework |
| title | Understanding the Dynamics of a Coastal Lagoon: Drivers, Exchanges, State of the Environment, Consequences and Responses |
| title_full | Understanding the Dynamics of a Coastal Lagoon: Drivers, Exchanges, State of the Environment, Consequences and Responses |
| title_fullStr | Understanding the Dynamics of a Coastal Lagoon: Drivers, Exchanges, State of the Environment, Consequences and Responses |
| title_full_unstemmed | Understanding the Dynamics of a Coastal Lagoon: Drivers, Exchanges, State of the Environment, Consequences and Responses |
| title_short | Understanding the Dynamics of a Coastal Lagoon: Drivers, Exchanges, State of the Environment, Consequences and Responses |
| title_sort | understanding the dynamics of a coastal lagoon drivers exchanges state of the environment consequences and responses |
| topic | La Mancha lagoon coastal dynamics DESCR framework |
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