An Integrated Environmental Assessment of a coastal lagoon: The Case of the Oualidia lagoon (Morocco)

Bouchkara Mohammed; Mejjad Nezha; El Khalidi Khalid; Melaku Canu Donata; Zourarah Bendahhou

doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202129802003

E3S Web of Conferences (Jan 2021)

An Integrated Environmental Assessment of a coastal lagoon: The Case of the Oualidia lagoon (Morocco)

Bouchkara Mohammed,
Mejjad Nezha,
El Khalidi Khalid,
Melaku Canu Donata,
Zourarah Bendahhou

Affiliations

Bouchkara Mohammed: Marine Geosciences and Soil Science Laboratory (URAC-45), Earth Sciences Department, Faculty of Sciences, Chouaib Doukkali University
Mejjad Nezha: PhD, associate member of Marine Geosciences and Soil Science Laboratory (URAC-45), Earth Sciences Department, Faculty of Sciences, Chouaib Doukkali University
El Khalidi Khalid: Marine Geosciences and Soil Science Laboratory (URAC-45), Earth Sciences Department, Faculty of Sciences, Chouaib Doukkali University
Melaku Canu Donata: National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics - O.G.S., Borgo Grotta Gigante
Zourarah Bendahhou: Marine Geosciences and Soil Science Laboratory (URAC-45), Earth Sciences Department, Faculty of Sciences, Chouaib Doukkali University

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202129802003
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 298
p. 02003

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This paper aims to present a comprehensive socio-economic and environmental analysis of the Oualidia lagoon in Morocco. This lagoon is classified as a RAMSAR site since 2005, providing valuable ecosystem services for the surrounding population. This paper followed the Drivers-Activities-Pressures-State-Change-Impact-Responses (DPSIR) framework to evaluate environmental condition changes within the lagoon to support decision-making. The present research suggests a potential future model for safeguarding the lagoon's ecosystem without risking the well-being of future generations.

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ISSN: 2267-1242 (Online)
Publisher: EDP Sciences
Country of publisher: France
LCC subjects: Geography. Anthropology. Recreation: Environmental sciences
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