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July 29, 2026Annual Review of Environment and ResourcesOpen Access

Shifting Sands: Past, Present, and Future of Coastal Dunes

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MMM. Imelda MartínezPHPatrick A. HespRSRodolfo Silva

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Overview

Review summarizes dune formation, threats from climate change, and the need for sustainable management strategies.

Key Points

  • This review aims to detail the ecological value of coastal dunes and the factors threatening them.
  • Reviewed dune formation processes and global distribution
  • Analyzed threats from urbanization, climate change, and invasive species
  • Utilized modern tools, including artificial intelligence, for ecosystem assessment
  • Coastal dunes support unique biodiversity and essential ecosystem services
  • Identified significant threats include habitat loss from urbanization and climate impacts
  • Long-term changes in environmental conditions further affect dune dynamics

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Martínez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a69a2d4c8da07d9defa6c31https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-environ-112624-014822
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