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Editorial: Coastal environment in a changing world

A Ruiz de Alegría-Arzaburu
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T A Plomaritis
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Mouncef Sedrati
E H Ariffin
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Editorial on the Research Topic Coastal environment in a changing world Coastal areas are among the most dynamic environments on Earth, affected by diverse continental and marine forcings, such as waves, tides, ocean currents, wind, and river discharges, interacting at different temporal and spatial scales. These areas also host 13% of the global urban population (McGranahan et al., 2007) and a large proportion of human activities, including industry, transport, tourism, and recreation. Overpopulation and an increase in intensive exploitation activities are currently disrupting the evolution of coasts worldwide and undermining their future resilience (Kombiadou et al., 2019). Moreover, the effects of climate change, associated with sea-level rise and changes in the magnitude and/or frequency of storms, may further contribute to altering the dynamics of these environments. The aim of this Research Topic was to provide insights into some of the most prevalent processes that currently endanger our coasts and to assist in improving coastal management in the future. To achieve a comprehensive understanding of these problems, it is essential to conduct sustainable coastal monitoring activities and research that provide continuous information. This Research Topic consists of 10 papers that underscore the importance of addressing multiscale issues using a multidisciplinary approach that highlights crucial physical and environmental factors. The papers can be classified into four groups based on their themes. Two of the contributions focus on the issues arising from ecosystem changes. Uribe-Martinez et al. address the growing problem of sargassum seaweed reaching tourist beaches. They provide valuable information that could assist the tourism industry and decision-makers in planning and prioritizing monitoring, collection, and restoration efforts. This would enable them to be prepared for unexpected arrivals of sargassum throughout the year, given the high variability of its distribution. On a different subject, Leichter et al. describe long-term patterns of giant kelp sea surface canopy area along with recent patterns of water column nitrate Frontiers in Marine Science frontiersin.org 01
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hal-04239621 , version 1 (12-10-2023)

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J Benavente, A Ruiz de Alegría-Arzaburu, T A Plomaritis, Mouncef Sedrati, E H Ariffin. Editorial: Coastal environment in a changing world. Frontiers in Marine Science, 2023, 10, ⟨10.3389/fmars.2023.1213689⟩. ⟨hal-04239621⟩
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