• Login
    View Item 
    •   DSpace Home
    • Institute's contributions
    • Scholarly literature
    • View Item
    •   DSpace Home
    • Institute's contributions
    • Scholarly literature
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    The effect of shoreline changes on the development of coastal tourism

    Thumbnail
    Date
    2026
    Author
    Naik, S.
    Mandal, S.
    Mazumdar, J.
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Abstract
    The shoreline dynamics significantly influence the stability and growth of coastal tourism, particularly in areas where tourism is a primary economic driver. Present study evaluates shoreline changes along the Goan coast between 1995 and 2023 and their effects on coastal tourism. The study utilizes CoastSat, an open-source, Python-based framework integrated with Google Earth Engine (GEE) for shoreline extraction and subsequent tidal correction. Shoreline change rates are computed using digitized shore-normal transects, and a regression-based shoreline trend analysis was undertaken for 37 key beaches. A Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS) uncertainty evaluation was performed for three representative sites (Keri, Baina, Caranzalem) to validate CoastSat-derived trends and incorporate confidence intervals for validation. The results indicate substantial spatial variability, with 26.37?% of the shoreline classified as stable, 9.24?% is undergoing erosion (e.g., Querim: ?1.72?m/yr; Sinquerim: ?1.36?m/yr), 8.55?% is accreting (e.g., Caranzalem: +3.65?m/yr; Baga: +1.49?m/yr), and 52.57?% of the coastline is comprised of rocky coast. Beaches such as Querim, Mandrem, Candolim, Anjuna, Sinquerim, Betalbatim, Varca, and Talpona are particularly susceptible to shoreline retreat, which might endanger the infrastructure supporting tourism. Additionally, to identify tourism pressure on erosive beaches, a spatial overlay study was conducted that integrated coastal shoreline trend with known tourism indicators (footfall, carrying capacity, available beach area, and shack density). However, beaches that are stable and accreting may provide chances for controlled tourism growth. The results provide clear guidance for coastal management by identifying tourism hotspots affected by erosion and areas suitable for controlled, sustainable tourism development
    URI
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2026.104847
    http://drs.nio.res.in/drs/handle/2264/9611
    Collections
    • Scholarly literature [9263]

    DSpace software copyright © 2002-2016  DuraSpace
    Contact Us | Send Feedback
    Theme by 
    Atmire NV
     

     

    Browse

    All of DSpaceCommunities & CollectionsBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsThis CollectionBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjects

    My Account

    LoginRegister

    DSpace software copyright © 2002-2016  DuraSpace
    Contact Us | Send Feedback
    Theme by 
    Atmire NV