Assessment of coastal morphodynamics in the reef-sheltered littoral of Sosúa, Dominican Republic

Beaches represent dynamic entities that undergo continuous transformation due to various natural elements like waves, winds, currents, and tides. The magnitude and direction of incoming waves significantly influence the sediment movement along the coastline. In the Caribbean context, hurricanes and...

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Autores: Jaramillo Cardona, Camilo, Pellón de Pablo, Erica, De Freitas Pereira, Lucas, González Rodríguez, Ernesto Mauricio|||0000-0001-9021-451X
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Cantabria (UC)
Repositorio:UCrea Repositorio Abierto de la Universidad de Cantabria
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Palabra clave:Beach morphodynamics
Sediment transport
Storm effects
Coral reefs
Shoreline evolution
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spelling Assessment of coastal morphodynamics in the reef-sheltered littoral of Sosúa, Dominican RepublicJaramillo Cardona, CamiloPellón de Pablo, EricaDe Freitas Pereira, LucasGonzález Rodríguez, Ernesto Mauricio|||0000-0001-9021-451XBeach morphodynamicsSediment transportStorm effectsCoral reefsShoreline evolutionBeaches represent dynamic entities that undergo continuous transformation due to various natural elements like waves, winds, currents, and tides. The magnitude and direction of incoming waves significantly influence the sediment movement along the coastline. In the Caribbean context, hurricanes and tropical storms stand out as major agents influencing beach dynamics, with their exceptional sediment-transporting capabilities. The focus of this study is the particular morphodynamic evolution of the Sosúa coastline, situated in the northern region of the Dominican Republic. Here, the beaches are primarily shaped by the impact of hurricanes and extreme events, leading to the relocation of sediments and the creation and disappearance of sandbanks. The study highlights that wave and current dynamics are primarily governed by the spatial distribution and structure of offshore coral reefs, underscoring the critical role of coral systems in coastal defense in the region. The research addresses the pressing need to analyze the dynamic interactions between natural and anthropogenic factors influencing beach stability along the west coast of Sosúa. With coastal areas increasingly threatened by climate change and human activities, this research aims to provide insights into the mechanisms driving sand movement and coastal protection, thereby aiding in the development of sustainable management strategies.The authors would like to express their appreciation to the in stitutions that supported the development of this research. This study originated from an agreement between the Government of the Dominican Republic and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to implement a series of sustainable coastal management initiatives in the country. Conducted through the Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) of the Dominican Republic, this research focuses on the protection and ration of coastal areas using an integrated management approach, addressing climate change adaptation and sustainable coastal tourism in Sosúa’s beaches. We also thank the Magua Ecological Foundation for their assistance in assessing the condition of the coral systems in the study area.ElsevierUniversidad de Cantabria20252025-01-01journal articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501NAhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_be7fb7dd8ff6fe43info:eu-repo/semantics/articlehttps://hdl.handle.net/10902/39873Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2025, 91, 104578reponame:UCrea Repositorio Abierto de la Universidad de Cantabriainstname:Universidad de Cantabria (UC)Inglésengopen accesshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2Attribution 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:dnet:ucreareposit::751ae8a7ad43c0deb9f6aa0476efca5c2026-06-02T12:39:31Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Assessment of coastal morphodynamics in the reef-sheltered littoral of Sosúa, Dominican Republic
title Assessment of coastal morphodynamics in the reef-sheltered littoral of Sosúa, Dominican Republic
spellingShingle Assessment of coastal morphodynamics in the reef-sheltered littoral of Sosúa, Dominican Republic
Jaramillo Cardona, Camilo
Beach morphodynamics
Sediment transport
Storm effects
Coral reefs
Shoreline evolution
title_short Assessment of coastal morphodynamics in the reef-sheltered littoral of Sosúa, Dominican Republic
title_full Assessment of coastal morphodynamics in the reef-sheltered littoral of Sosúa, Dominican Republic
title_fullStr Assessment of coastal morphodynamics in the reef-sheltered littoral of Sosúa, Dominican Republic
title_full_unstemmed Assessment of coastal morphodynamics in the reef-sheltered littoral of Sosúa, Dominican Republic
title_sort Assessment of coastal morphodynamics in the reef-sheltered littoral of Sosúa, Dominican Republic
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Jaramillo Cardona, Camilo
Pellón de Pablo, Erica
De Freitas Pereira, Lucas
González Rodríguez, Ernesto Mauricio|||0000-0001-9021-451X
author Jaramillo Cardona, Camilo
author_facet Jaramillo Cardona, Camilo
Pellón de Pablo, Erica
De Freitas Pereira, Lucas
González Rodríguez, Ernesto Mauricio|||0000-0001-9021-451X
author_role author
author2 Pellón de Pablo, Erica
De Freitas Pereira, Lucas
González Rodríguez, Ernesto Mauricio|||0000-0001-9021-451X
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author
author
dc.contributor.none.fl_str_mv Universidad de Cantabria
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Beach morphodynamics
Sediment transport
Storm effects
Coral reefs
Shoreline evolution
topic Beach morphodynamics
Sediment transport
Storm effects
Coral reefs
Shoreline evolution
description Beaches represent dynamic entities that undergo continuous transformation due to various natural elements like waves, winds, currents, and tides. The magnitude and direction of incoming waves significantly influence the sediment movement along the coastline. In the Caribbean context, hurricanes and tropical storms stand out as major agents influencing beach dynamics, with their exceptional sediment-transporting capabilities. The focus of this study is the particular morphodynamic evolution of the Sosúa coastline, situated in the northern region of the Dominican Republic. Here, the beaches are primarily shaped by the impact of hurricanes and extreme events, leading to the relocation of sediments and the creation and disappearance of sandbanks. The study highlights that wave and current dynamics are primarily governed by the spatial distribution and structure of offshore coral reefs, underscoring the critical role of coral systems in coastal defense in the region. The research addresses the pressing need to analyze the dynamic interactions between natural and anthropogenic factors influencing beach stability along the west coast of Sosúa. With coastal areas increasingly threatened by climate change and human activities, this research aims to provide insights into the mechanisms driving sand movement and coastal protection, thereby aiding in the development of sustainable management strategies.
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