Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Towards a common Mediterranean framework for beach nourishment projects

  • Special Feature
  • Published:
Journal of Coastal Conservation Aims and scope Submit manuscript

    We’re sorry, something doesn't seem to be working properly.

    Please try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, please contact support so we can address the problem.

Abstract

Integrated Coastal Zone Management as a strategy for achieving conservation and sustainable multiple use of the coastal zone includes various types of management initiatives. Due to natural phenomena such as tides and winds and to social and economic activities, coastal areas undergo transformation. Coastal erosion and the disappearance of beaches as a result of wrong planning decisions and lack of effective legislation are among the most damaging effects and to reverse them requires application of a series of engineering techniques. Beach nourishment projects as a way towards shore protection and utilization through recreational purposes in the Spanish and Italian coasts are noteworthy in this respect.

In beach nourishment projects, the roles of various entities, both public and private, should be clearly indicated and in the evaluation and execution stage a series of questions should be answered for the successful completion of any nourishment project. Past projects in the Mediterranean and experiences from recent Italian projects in Anzio and Nettuno confirm this. For example, dredging of the entrance channel of the port of Anzio enabled middle-sized ferryboats once again to enter the port (which had not been possible before). This will in turn increase the tourism potential of the town. Nourishment of two beaches at these sites prevented further erosion and provided more area for recreational purposes. Expected economic contribution of beach nourishments to the regional authority was estimated for Nettuno and Anzio; the resulting theoretical payback period was found to be 3 yr for the former and 15 yr for the latter.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

Abbreviations

ICZM:

Integrated Coastal Zone Management

TSHD:

Traling Suction Hopper Dredger

References

  • Anon. (World Tourism Organisation) 1984. Tourist carrying capacity. In:UNEP Industry and Environment 7 (1), pp. 30–36.

  • Anon. 1993.Recovering the coast. State Coast Office, Madrid, ES.

  • Anon. (National Research Council) 1995.Beach nourishment and protection. http://books.nap.edu/books/0309052904/html

  • Anon. 1999.Tourism and recreation. http://www.coastalguide.org/code/tourism.html

  • Dravo S.A. & van der Salm, J. 1999.Meetings between sea and shore with beach nourishment on Spanish coasts Proceedings of the Seminar on Coastal Engineering, November 1999. University of Monserrato (Cagliari), IT.

    Google Scholar 

  • Pacini, M., Pranzini, E. & Sirito, G. 1997. Beach nourishment with angular gravel at Cala Gonone (Eastern Sardinia), Italy. In: Özhan, E. (ed.)Proceedings of the Third International Conference on the Mediterranean Coastal Environment MEDCOAST 97, November 1997, Qawra, Malta, pp. 1043–1058. METU, Ankara, TR.

    Google Scholar 

  • Pearce, D., 1989.Tourist development. 2nd. ed. Longman, Harlow, UK.

    Google Scholar 

  • Pranzini, E. & Rossi, L. 1995. A new Bruun-rule-based model: An application to the Tuscany Coast, Italy. In: Özhan, E. (ed.)Proceedings of the Second International Conference on the Mediterranean Coastal Environment MEDCOAST 95, October 1995, Tarragona, Spain, pp. 1145–1159. METU, Ankara, TR.

    Google Scholar 

  • Preti, M., Lamberti, A. & Martinelli, L. 1997. Analysis of a sand sac submerged barrier: Case of a beach in Riccione. In: Özhan, E. (ed.)Proceedings of the Third International Conference on the Mediterranean Coastal Environment MEDCOAST 97. November 1997, Qawra, Malta, pp. 1059–1072 METU, Ankara, TR.

    Google Scholar 

  • Ruol, P., Capobianco, M. & Tondello, M. 1997. Physical model tests in the framework of beach nourishment performance evaluation. In: Özhan, E. (ed.)Proceedings of the Third International Conference on the Mediterranean Coastal Environment MEDCOAST 97, November 1997, Qawra, Malta, pp. 1073–1088. METU, Ankara, TR.

    Google Scholar 

  • Ryan, C. 1991.Recreational tourism: A social science perspective. Routledge, London, UK.

    Google Scholar 

  • Unal, O. 2001.Beach regeneration projects as a way towards integrated coastal zone management: The cases of Anzio and Nettuno (Lazio Region), Italy. Unpubl. Research Report, Amelia, IT.

  • Williams, A. T. & Davies, P. 1995Beach management guidelines: Dimensional analysis. Paper presented in the MEDCOAST 95 Institute, The Med-Campus Certificate Program on Coastal Zone Management in the Mediterranean. Ankara, Marmaris, Cappadocia, TR.

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. DRAVO S.A., Via Campania 59, 00159, Rome, Italy

    Salm J. van der

  2. Strada di Passo Carini 10-C Montecampano, Amelia, (TR), Italy

    Unal O.

Authors
  1. Salm J. van der
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Unal O.
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Unal O..

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

van der Salm, J., Unal, O. Towards a common Mediterranean framework for beach nourishment projects. J Coast Conserv 9, 35–42 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1652/1400-0350(2003)009[0035:TACMFF]2.0.CO;2

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Revised:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1652/1400-0350(2003)009[0035:TACMFF]2.0.CO;2

Keywords

Search

Navigation