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View article: Cockle Population Dynamics in a Complex Ecological Aquatic System
Cockle Population Dynamics in a Complex Ecological Aquatic System Open
Cerastoderma edule, the European edible cockle, is a key species in the coastal ecosystems of Portugal, particularly in Ria de Aveiro, a biodiversity hotspot and a critical area for cockle harvesting. This study aimed to assess the populat…
View article: Impact of Climate Change on the Hydrodynamics of the Ria de Arousa (NW Spain)
Impact of Climate Change on the Hydrodynamics of the Ria de Arousa (NW Spain) Open
Ria de Arousa, one of the Rias Baixas, presents very high economic value for the Galician communities due to its importance for aquaculture, but the changes associated with climate change are expected to have an impact on its hydrodynamics…
View article: Analysis of wind conditions for safe drone operation in offshore wind farms on the Spanish Atlantic coast
Analysis of wind conditions for safe drone operation in offshore wind farms on the Spanish Atlantic coast Open
Offshore wind energy represents one of the key contributors to the upcoming energy transition in the European energy sector. To ensure efficient operation, offshore wind turbines require management and maintenance planning that could benef…
View article: Trends and variability of marine heatwaves in Portuguese coastal waters
Trends and variability of marine heatwaves in Portuguese coastal waters Open
Marine heatwaves (MHWs) represent a significant threat to marine ecosystems, particularly in vital fisheries regions such as the Portuguese coast. Understanding MHW dynamics at a finer spatial scale is essential for comprehending their imp…
View article: Transplantation of seagrass (Zostera noltei) as a potential nature-based solution for the restoration of historically contaminated mudflats
Transplantation of seagrass (Zostera noltei) as a potential nature-based solution for the restoration of historically contaminated mudflats Open
Within the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030) framework, a Nature-based Solution (NbS) using Zostera noltei transplants was tested to restore a historically contaminated intertidal area. In-situ transplantation relied on patche…
View article: Coupled Hydrodynamic and Biogeochemical Modeling in the Galician Rías Baixas (NW Iberian Peninsula) Using Delft3D: Model Validation and Performance
Coupled Hydrodynamic and Biogeochemical Modeling in the Galician Rías Baixas (NW Iberian Peninsula) Using Delft3D: Model Validation and Performance Open
Estuaries are dynamic and resource-rich ecosystems renowned for their high productivity and ecological significance. The Rías Baixas, located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, consist of four highly productive estuaries that suppo…
View article: Sensing in Inland Waters to Promote Safe Navigation: A Case Study in the Aveiro’s Lagoon
Sensing in Inland Waters to Promote Safe Navigation: A Case Study in the Aveiro’s Lagoon Open
Maritime navigation safety relies on preventing accidents, such as collisions and groundings. However, several factors can exacerbate these risks, including inexistent or inadequate buoyage systems and nautical charts with outdated bathyme…
View article: Coupled Hydrodynamic and Biogeochemical Modeling in the Galician Rías Baixas (NW Iberian Peninsula) Using Delft3D: Model Validation and Performance
Coupled Hydrodynamic and Biogeochemical Modeling in the Galician Rías Baixas (NW Iberian Peninsula) Using Delft3D: Model Validation and Performance Open
Estuaries are dynamic and resource-rich ecosystems renowned for their high productivity and ecological significance. The Rías Baixas, located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, consist of four highly productive estuaries that suppo…
View article: Patterns of Temperature and Water Level in a Small Mesotidal Estuary: The Case of Ria de Alvor (Portugal)
Patterns of Temperature and Water Level in a Small Mesotidal Estuary: The Case of Ria de Alvor (Portugal) Open
Simulating present status and future changes in water level and water temperature in estuaries is important for the advancement of knowledge and decision-making on subjects such as estuarine dynamics and human activities since these variab…
View article: Assessing Present and Future Ecological Status of Ria de Aveiro: A Modeling Study
Assessing Present and Future Ecological Status of Ria de Aveiro: A Modeling Study Open
Coastal lagoons hold significant ecological value due to their rich biodiversity and essential roles in supporting ecosystems. However, they are increasingly threatened by accelerated climate change, and it is crucial to assess these envir…
View article: Seasonal Patterns, Inter‐Annual Variability, and Long‐Term Trends of Mean Sea Level Along the Western Iberian Coast and the North Atlantic Islands
Seasonal Patterns, Inter‐Annual Variability, and Long‐Term Trends of Mean Sea Level Along the Western Iberian Coast and the North Atlantic Islands Open
Sea level rise is challenging for coastal communities and land management decision makers. Understanding the patterns of regional variations at different temporal and spatial scales is key to implement adaptation plans that mitigate the lo…
View article: Climate Change and Tidal Hydrodynamics of Guadalquivir Estuary and Doñana Marshes: A Comprehensive Review
Climate Change and Tidal Hydrodynamics of Guadalquivir Estuary and Doñana Marshes: A Comprehensive Review Open
The Doñana Protected Area, Western Europe’s largest protected wetland and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is of great importance for the Spanish biodiversity. Despite its ecological value, there is a noticeable scarcity of scientific and techn…
View article: Long-term trends (1986–2019) in the physicochemical properties of the Sado Estuary (Portugal) driven primarily by changes in river flow and influenced by marine upwelling
Long-term trends (1986–2019) in the physicochemical properties of the Sado Estuary (Portugal) driven primarily by changes in river flow and influenced by marine upwelling Open
Estuaries are among the most sensitive systems to climate change. Previous studies have suggested that the Sado Estuary (Portugal) has decreasing trends for water temperature, which is uncommon in a global warming scenario. However, no lon…
View article: Projection of Compound Wind and Precipitation Extreme Events in the Iberian Peninsula Based on CMIP6
Projection of Compound Wind and Precipitation Extreme Events in the Iberian Peninsula Based on CMIP6 Open
This study aims to investigate the potential changes in the co-occurrence of strong precipitation and wind events over the Iberian Peninsula using simulations from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) Phase 6 under two scenario…
View article: CASEUS – COMBINED USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES TOIMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN REFRIGERATED CHEESERIPENING CHAMBERS
CASEUS – COMBINED USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES TOIMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN REFRIGERATED CHEESERIPENING CHAMBERS Open
This article focuses on the integrated use of various forms of renewable energy,including wind, solar thermal, and photovoltaic, combined with Phase Change Materials(PCMs), aiming to optimize energy consumption and reduce CO2 emissions in …
View article: Application of remote sensing methods for monitoring extent, condition and blue carbon storage in salt marshes
Application of remote sensing methods for monitoring extent, condition and blue carbon storage in salt marshes Open
Salt marshes are fragile coastal ecosystems that provide a wide range of ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration and storage. Despite the importance of salt marshes for blue carbon sequestration, few studies have been done on bl…
View article:  Impact of Climate Change on the Thermohaline Properties in the Ria de Vigo (NW Iberian Peninsula) 
 Impact of Climate Change on the Thermohaline Properties in the Ria de Vigo (NW Iberian Peninsula)  Open
Climate change will have far-reaching consequences on the environment, primary production, the economy, and society as a whole. Changes in hydrodynamic patterns pose a significant threat to low-lying coastal areas that often present high e…
View article: Drought projections for the NW Iberian Peninsula under climate change
Drought projections for the NW Iberian Peninsula under climate change Open
Drought can be considered an atmospheric condition, which rapidly goes beyond to affect multiple fields of the environment and human activities. The persistence of these atmospheric conditions can affect the recharge of surface and groundw…
View article: Editorial: Advances in monitoring and modelling spatial and temporal dynamics of estuarine ecosystems
Editorial: Advances in monitoring and modelling spatial and temporal dynamics of estuarine ecosystems Open
Estuarine systems rank among the world’s most valuable and threatened ecosystems. In addition to being highly productive and sustaining a rich biodiversity, they also provide highly favourable conditions for the establishment of human sett…
View article: Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) evolution over the Iberian Peninsula during the 21st century
Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) evolution over the Iberian Peninsula during the 21st century Open
Droughts are important natural hazards that occur worldwide and can have severe and long-lasting impacts on humans and ecosystems. These phenomena are usually quantified by means of the so-called drought indices, which are indirect indicat…
View article: Assessing Shoreline Changes in Fringing Salt Marshes from Satellite Remote Sensing Data
Assessing Shoreline Changes in Fringing Salt Marshes from Satellite Remote Sensing Data Open
Salt marshes are highly important wetlands; however, external pressures are causing their widespread deterioration and loss. Continuous monitoring of their extent is paramount for the preservation and recovery of deteriorated and threatene…
View article: Impact of Extreme Wind and Freshwater Runoff on the Salinity Patterns of a Mesotidal Coastal Lagoon
Impact of Extreme Wind and Freshwater Runoff on the Salinity Patterns of a Mesotidal Coastal Lagoon Open
The interaction between tide, river runoff, and wind in coastal lagoons induces complex salinity gradients, which are remarkable when the meteorological forcing is exacerbated. This work aims to characterize the salinity structure under ex…
View article: Insights for Sea Outfall Turbid Plume Monitoring with High-Spatial-Resolution Satellite Imagery Application in Portugal
Insights for Sea Outfall Turbid Plume Monitoring with High-Spatial-Resolution Satellite Imagery Application in Portugal Open
Coastal municipalities and industries often discharge poorly treated wastewater into proximate marine and estuarine environments. The urban and/or effluent input can lead to eutrophication and lower water quality, as it holds high concentr…
View article: Effects of climate change on aquaculture site selection at a temperate estuarine system
Effects of climate change on aquaculture site selection at a temperate estuarine system Open
Aquaculture is one of the food industries that most evolved in recent years in response to increased human demand for seafood products, which has led to a progressive stock threat in nature. With a high seafood consumption per capita, Port…