A geospatial approach for reducing uncertainty about the mitigation effect of seagrass on coastal erosion: A study case for the Greek coastline

Painho, Marco Octávio TrindadeRibeiro, Sara Cristina da SilvaLuna, NicolasGonzalez, Alonso Gonzalez2025-03-132025-03-132025-02-27http://hdl.handle.net/10362/180545Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Geospatial TechnologiesThis thesis presents a methodology for assessing the role of seagrass meadows in mitigating coastal erosion through geospatial analysis. It leverages georeferenced data and long-term satellite imagery to explore the nuanced relationship between Posidonia oceanica and the eroding coastlines of Greece. The results of this analysis did not demonstrate a substantial numerical impact, highlighting the need for either a finer scale of analysis or a broader dataset to draw meaningful conclusions.engCoastal erosionseagrasscoastal dynamicsGreecegeospatial analysisSDG 11 - Sustainable cities and communitiesSDG 13 - Climate actionSDG 14 - Life below waterA geospatial approach for reducing uncertainty about the mitigation effect of seagrass on coastal erosion: A study case for the Greek coastlinemaster thesis203924266