Prediction of sediments toxicity using consensus-based sediment quality guidelines and benthic foraminifera in the Ria de Aveiro(Portugal)

Ria de Aveiro is a large and shallow lagoon on the west coast of Portugal (40º38’N, 8º45´W), characterized by a complex geometry. It includes large areas of intertidal flats and a network of narrow channels which are connected to the Atlantic by an artificial inlet. Tides are the main forcing of the hydrology and physical processes of the lagoon. The deeper areas near the inlet are characterized by strong marine influence through tidal inflow, with high values of current velocity (>1m/s) and tidal range (2–3 m at spring tides), while in remote shallow areas, the circulation and the sea water inflow are reduced. These remote areas are more influenced by fresh waters received from several rivers and several small streams. The Aveiro lagoon is a very important ecosystem but as been used as recipient for various kinds of anthropogenic wastes resulting from the high population density, urban activities and industrial development. One of the most important Portuguese industrial centre is located in the lagoon margins. Ria de Aveiro is a coastal lagoon under huge direct antropization. This system also suffers strong diffuse antropization. This work is related with diffuse antropization linked with chemical pollution which may lead to biological stress and collapse.

Gestión ambiental de las zonas costeras

Organizan el ciclo de conferencias el Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en Cartagena de Indias con la colaboración de Cátedra UNESCO de Planificación Turística y Desarrollo Sostenible de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria -Tides-

A pocket beach that reaches equilibrium after becoming disconnected from a large system of beaches. Playa Barca (Fuerteventura)

[EN] Playa Barca is a 370 m long beach located within the system of the Leeward beaches on the Jandía peninsula, Fuerteventura. This system of beaches represents one of the major sources of economic income to the island, both because of its natural landscape that attract a specific type of tourism, and because of its particular climate conditions that make these beaches ideal for practicing wind-water sports. Nevertheless, in the past decades, this area has suffered from a significant and worrying coastline retreat. In order to look for an explanation to this retreat, five topographic surveys were carried out in October 1999, February 2001, February 2002, February 2003 and February 2013 to track the beach behavior in the last 15 years. A total station Topcon GTS-303D was used for this purpose. Surveys were carried out during low spring tides, so that the outer limit was the furthest possible depending on wave conditions. The inner limit covered part of the dunes in the backshore. From these topographic data both coastline changes and the sedimentary balance have been obtained.

The impact of reforming air passenger rights in the European Union

Máster en Economía del Turismo, Transporte y Medio Ambiente

Social responsibility as a tool for destination competitiveness

Máster en Economía del Turismo, Transporte y Medio Ambiente

Social cost of stray animals

Máster en Economía del Turismo, Transporte y Medio Ambiente

¿Cómo actúan los turistas?

Programa de doctorado en Turismo, Economía y Gestión. Tides.

Percepción social del turismo en Gran Canaria: costes y beneficios sociales percibidos por los residentes

Programa de doctorado: Turismo, Economía y Gestión. Tides. Investigación en Turismo y Transportes.