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Management Evaluation of a Semi-Urban Beach in Northwestern Mexico

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Evaluations of recreational beaches are necessary to guide their management. In this study, we conducted a socio-ecological evaluation to propose management guidelines for San Francisco beach in northwestern Mexico, using a beach quality index and recording user perceptions. The results showed that the beach quality is high, based on the recreational, natural, and protection functions considered in the beach quality index. This finding was consistent with user perceptions of beach services, environmental conditions, and cleanliness. The findings of this study can be applied to strategies focused on the use and preservation of San Francisco Beach, aiming to maintain the natural landscape and sanitary quality, provide public services, ensure cleanliness, subdivide recreational areas, and implement year-round surveillance.

Source: Geographies

DOI: 10.3390/geographies6010015

Authors: Gisela García-Morales, María Sara Burrola-Sánchez, David Urías-Laborín, José Alfredo Arreola-Lizárraga

Institution: Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste S.C.

Language: English

Topic: Coastal and Marine Management

Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,207