| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6538197 | Applied Geography | 2018 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
Changes to the beach carrying capacity due to reduction in beach area will impact the local and regional economy, since the southern coast of Portugal is strongly influenced by beach tourism. The modelled changes to beach area result in a maximum potential economic loss ranging between EUR 215,000 and EUR 561,000 per day during peak summer months if no mitigation measures are considered. Beach nourishment was found to be a cost-effective measure to prevent the modelled reduction in beach area and mitigate the associated economic impacts.
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Authors
L. Bon de Sousa, C. Loureiro, O. Ferreira,