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Linda Harris1, Ronel Nel1 and David Schoeman2,1 1Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa
2University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
Harris et al. 2011. Mapping beach morphodynamics remotely: A novel application tested on South African sandy shores. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 92, 78-89.
Harris et al. 2011. Mapping beach morphodynamics remotely: A novel application tested on South African sandy shores. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 92, 78-89.
high groundwater recharge free-flowing rivers
critical habitat areas
pristine / large accommodation space
kelp important assemblages and features
... much better than “sand”
148 coastal habitat types
26 foredune plants
2 turtles 21 birds
1 pinniped 27 macrofauna 53 microflora key features & special
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Harris et al. 2013 A methodology for evaluating and comparing cumulative threats to sandy beaches. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, in review.
In collaboration with Stephen Holness
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Threatened habitats
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Harris et al. 2013 Setting Conservation Targets for Sandy Beach Ecosystems. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, accepted manuscript.
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Harris 2012. An ecosystem-based spatial conservation plan for the South African sandy beaches. PhD Thesis. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth.
In collaboration with Hugh Possingham and Matthew Watts