RT Book, Section
T1 Strangford Lough: Environmental setting and management issues.
A1 Malvárez, Gonzalo
A1 Navas, Fátima
K1 High-precision coastal surveying
K1 Tidal flat monitoring
K1 Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
K1 Newtownards, Co. Down
AB This chapter examines the environmental setting and management challenges of Strangford Lough, one of the most significant sea inlets in the British Isles. It outlines the geomorphological and tidal characteristics of the lough and describes an intensive monitoring programme established to generate baseline data on the physical and biological environment of the tidal flats at Newtownards, Co. Down. High-precision measurements of topography, sediments, water levels, climatic variables, and wave activity were used to characterise geomorphological dynamics and to support informed coastal management decisions.The book as a whole provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse coastal environments of Northern Ireland, highlighting key geological features, the impact of human activity, and the research conducted at the University of Ulster. It details the region’s unique coastal formations, including estuaries, rocky shore platforms, and the iconic Giant’s Causeway (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and emphasizes the integration of scientific research, environmental management, and education in the coastal sciences.
PB University of Ulster
SN 1-85923-158-6
YR 2002
FD 2002
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10433/26286
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10433/26286
LA en
NO Malvárez, G., & Navas, F. (2002). Strangford Lough: Environmental setting and management issues. En Knight (Ed.), Field Guide to the Coastal Environments of Northern Ireland (pp. 46–49). University of Ulster. ISBN: 1-85923-158-6.
NO Proyecto de InvestigaciónStrangford Lough sea Defences Environmental Monitoring Program (AS/5061/CMR 10.6.98). The Rivers Agency. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Northern Ireland.
NO Área de Geografía Física, Universidad Pablo de Olavide
NO Grupo de Investigación Coastal Environments (RNM 911)
DS RIO
RD Jun 18, 2026