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BeachLog is a new tool for describing beaches without classification, aiding in ecological and tourism assessments. It highlights the absence of planning and management parameters on studied Brazilian beaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Coastal Science
  • Environmental Management
  • Geoscience

Background:

  • Existing tools often classify beaches, overlooking detailed parameter descriptions.
  • Beaches are vital for ecology, tourism, economy, and management, necessitating detailed understanding.
  • A gap exists in tools that map and describe beach parameters without subjective ranking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce BeachLog, a multi-purpose, interactive beach descriptor tool.
  • Provide a standardized method for beach data collection and analysis.
  • Support coastal management, long-term monitoring, and environmental education.

Main Methods:

  • Developed BeachLog based on literature review and expert opinion, defining 28 detailed parameters across 5 groups.
  • Applied BeachLog to 14 Brazilian beaches, recording parameter presence (1) or absence (0).
  • Utilized spreadsheets and dashboards for data visualization and analysis.

Main Results:

  • BeachLog successfully described 14 Brazilian beaches, revealing variations in parameter occurrence.
  • The 'Planning & Management' group was absent on all studied beaches, indicating a significant gap.
  • Environmental characteristics like 'Beach Litter' and 'Invasive Species' were present on all beaches.

Conclusions:

  • BeachLog offers an accessible method for beach description and status diagnosis.
  • The tool can aid in identifying management needs and understanding beach-specific characteristics.
  • The absence of planning parameters underscores a critical area for future coastal management efforts.