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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Published in:Geosciences (Basel) 2021-08, Vol.11 (8), p.301
Main Authors: Chacón Abarca, Samantha, Chávez, Valeria, Silva, Rodolfo, Martínez, M. Luisa, Anfuso, Giorgio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Climate change
coastal
Coastal dynamics
Coastal ecosystems
Coastal lagoons
DESCR framework
Dynamics
Earth science
Ecosystem dynamics
Ecosystem services
Ecosystems
Environmental economics
Environmental impact
Fishers
Fluid dynamics
Fluid flow
Human influences
Hydrodynamics
La Mancha lagoon
Lagoons
Land use
Livestock
Logging
Mangroves
Natural environment
Salinity
Seasons
Sediments
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2076-3263
2076-3263
DOI:10.3390/geosciences11080301