Geomorphological processes of a Mediterranean urbanized beach (Sardinia, Gulf of Cagliari)

In this study, we present a comprehensive map of a microtidal wave-dominated beach system based on an interdisciplinary sea–land approach and with the purpose of supporting a sustainable and successful beach management. The study area is located in a highly urbanized/industrialized coastal sector of the W side of Cagliari Gulf (S Sardinia, W Mediterranean). In the Main Map (1:15,000 scale), static and dynamic features of the beach system and adjacent inner shelf are divided into thematic sections, including geomorphological elements, bathymetry, sedimentological distribution, benthic habitat (mainly Posidonia oceanica meadow), hydrodynamics and anthropogenic features. The map constitutes an example of multidisciplinary benchmark to allow for long-term planning and management of this highly urbanized beach system. It is able to provide a substantial scientific support to policy-makers towards environmental restoration and sustainable development.本研究采用海陆交叉学科研究方法，构建了微潮波浪主导型海滩系统的综合地图，旨在为海滩的可持续与卓有成效的管理提供支撑。研究区域位于撒丁岛南部（西地中海）卡利亚里湾西侧的高度城市化/工业化沿海区域。主地图比例尺为1:15000，将海滩系统及邻近内陆架的静态与动态特征划分为多个专题图层，涵盖地貌要素、水深地形、沉积物分布、底栖生境（主要为大洋海神草（Posidonia oceanica）床）、水动力条件以及人为活动特征。该地图可作为多学科基准案例，为该高度城市化海滩系统的长期规划与管理提供支撑，能够为政策制定者开展环境修复与可持续发展工作提供坚实的科学依据。