The Coastal Scenery of São Miguel Island, Azores Archipelago: Implications for Coastal Management
In this study, coastal scenic beauty was assessed at 29 sites at São Miguel, which is one of the Azores Islands, i.e., a group of remote volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. The assessment was based on in situ observations and the use of the Coastal Scenic Evaluation System (CSES), which co...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:dd0eb8d84b60400c8cdf9f753ede19f7 2024-09-15T18:23:42+00:00 The Coastal Scenery of São Miguel Island, Azores Archipelago: Implications for Coastal Management Claudia Tendero-Peiró Francisco Asensio-Montesinos Giorgio Anfuso Hugo Corbí 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12050707 https://doaj.org/article/dd0eb8d84b60400c8cdf9f753ede19f7 EN eng MDPI AG https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/5/707 https://doaj.org/toc/2077-1312 doi:10.3390/jmse12050707 2077-1312 https://doaj.org/article/dd0eb8d84b60400c8cdf9f753ede19f7 Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, Vol 12, Iss 5, p 707 (2024) coastal geomorphology beach Coastal Scenic Evaluation System (CSES) remote islands Atlantic Ocean Naval architecture. Shipbuilding. Marine engineering VM1-989 Oceanography GC1-1581 article 2024 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12050707 2024-08-05T17:49:20Z In this study, coastal scenic beauty was assessed at 29 sites at São Miguel, which is one of the Azores Islands, i.e., a group of remote volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. The assessment was based on in situ observations and the use of the Coastal Scenic Evaluation System (CSES), which consists of a checklist with 26 physical- and anthropic-weighted parameters and the Fuzzy Logic Approach (FLA) mathematical tool. The study sites were classified into five classes according to their typology and their scenic value, ranging from Class I (natural sites of great scenic beauty) to Class V (unattractive, urbanized sites). Concerning beach typology, 13% were remote, 28% rural, 28% village, and 31% urban. Concerning scenic beauty, 10% of the sites belonged to Class I, 14% to Class II, 17% to Class III, 31% to Class IV, and 28% to Class V. The physical parameters were linked to the characteristics of the geological volcanic landscapes, and the anthropic parameters essentially reflected the presence of tourism and public services. The results of the assessment provide a scientific basis for developing a management strategy for the preservation and conservation of the coastal areas and their sustainable development. Article in Journal/Newspaper North Atlantic Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 12 5 707 |
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In this study, coastal scenic beauty was assessed at 29 sites at São Miguel, which is one of the Azores Islands, i.e., a group of remote volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. The assessment was based on in situ observations and the use of the Coastal Scenic Evaluation System (CSES), which consists of a checklist with 26 physical- and anthropic-weighted parameters and the Fuzzy Logic Approach (FLA) mathematical tool. The study sites were classified into five classes according to their typology and their scenic value, ranging from Class I (natural sites of great scenic beauty) to Class V (unattractive, urbanized sites). Concerning beach typology, 13% were remote, 28% rural, 28% village, and 31% urban. Concerning scenic beauty, 10% of the sites belonged to Class I, 14% to Class II, 17% to Class III, 31% to Class IV, and 28% to Class V. The physical parameters were linked to the characteristics of the geological volcanic landscapes, and the anthropic parameters essentially reflected the presence of tourism and public services. The results of the assessment provide a scientific basis for developing a management strategy for the preservation and conservation of the coastal areas and their sustainable development. |
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Claudia Tendero-Peiró Francisco Asensio-Montesinos Giorgio Anfuso Hugo Corbí |
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The Coastal Scenery of São Miguel Island, Azores Archipelago: Implications for Coastal Management |
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The Coastal Scenery of São Miguel Island, Azores Archipelago: Implications for Coastal Management |
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