This study analyzes the structure and dynamics of the coastal juniper forest of Punta de la Creueta in Tarragona, comparing it with juniper forests of the island of Mallorca.

Preliminary analysis of Storm Nelson’s impacts (27/03–01/04/2024) along the Catalan coast: inventory of impacts, beach evolution and infrastructure damage, supported by post-storm aerial imagery and field surveys.

Extension report of the rapid response works for the late October and early November 2023 sea storms of late October and early November 2023.

This study analyzes geohistorical sources to understand coastal management of Sant Pere Pescador beach in the Gulf of Roses.

This article updates the floristic knowledge of the species that colonize the beaches and dunes of the Catalan coast. The study identifies typical species of these habitats, as well as those restricted to dunes. A total of 87 dune systems were sampled, identifying 224 species, of which 87 are considered typical of beach and dune habitats, and 34 are exclusive to these environments. The presence of exotic species reflects human impact on these ecosystems.

The current sanitary crisis caused by the rapid expansion of COVID-19 offered the possibility of giving respite to dune systems and allowing their natural regeneration after the effects of storm Gloria. This storm affected the Levantine and Balearic coasts between January 21 and 23, and when some systems began to recover, intensive coastal management again compromised the integrity of dune systems. The urgency to have the systems "ready" for consumption and exploitation moves away from the concept of sustainable tourism management and does not contribute to climate change adaptation. In this work, et points out some management actions on emerged beaches that have taken place during lockdown and deconfinement. The study focus on three management actions that reveal malpractice, such as leveling and mechanical cleaning, the construction of breakwaters, and the removal of Posidonia oceanica. For this, several case studies representing some of the best-preserved beach-dune systems in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands have been chosen.

The study focuses on floristic diversity and impacts on dune systems along the Catalan coast. Twenty-one dune-restricted plant species were identified as indicators of ecological integrity. A new index was applied to measure species diversity relative to total site biodiversity. Results indicate that dunes with less human activity retain more native species.

Analysis of the diversity and complexity of the coastal landscape, resulting from the interaction between natural and human processes.

Report analysing the effects of the early September 2023 DANA in Catalonia (heavy rainfall focused on Terres de l’Ebre and significant swell), based on press, social media, municipal inputs and satellite imagery, including an impacts inventory.

The study analyses the evolution of the coastline and the hydrodynamic behaviour of the beach in the municipality of Gavà and the possibility of implementing a stabilization solution with a geotube similar to that used in Sète (France). It also collects environmental information and the characterization of the habitats, marine communities and sediments in this environment. Finally, it proposes a roadmap to improve and expand knowledge of the problems detected and propose appropriate solutions.