@article{3035057,
    title = "Searching for potential marine sand resources to mitigate beach erosion in island settings",
    author = "Hasiotis, T. and Gazis, I.-Z. and Anastasatou, M. and Manoutsoglou, E. and Velegrakis, A.F. and Kapsimalis, V. and Karditsa, A. and Stamatakis, M.",
    journal = "Marine Georesources and Geotechnology",
    year = "2021",
    volume = "39",
    number = "5",
    pages = "527-542",
    publisher = "Taylor and Francis Ltd.",
    issn = "1064-119X, 1521-0618",
    doi = "10.1080/1064119X.2020.1721623",
    keywords = "Aggregates;  Deposits;  Erosion;  Geophysical prospecting;  Sea level;  Sedimentology;  Shore protection;  Surficial sediments;  Surveys, Beach nourishment;  Coastal erosion;  Coastal management;  Lesvos Island;  Marine aggregates, Beaches, aggregate;  beach erosion;  beach nourishment;  coastal zone management;  grain size;  mineralogy;  sand;  sea level change;  sedimentology;  surficial sediment, Aegean Islands;  Greece;  Lesbos;  Northern Aegean",
    abstract = "This article presents the results of a marine geophysical and sedimentological study carried out around Lesvos Island (NE Aegean) to investigate the potential of exploitable marine aggregate (MA) deposits that could be used for beach replenishment purposes. Sub-bottom profiler data showed a good prospect for potential coarse-grained deposits in two of the three surveyed areas around Lesvos. Grain size and mineralogical analysis of the surficial sediments revealed sands that could properly feed nourishment schemes for eroded beaches or artificial beach development. Observed MA volumes are considered adequate for renourishment operations, when the threat of projected sea-level rise is introduced. Environmental constraints, as well as human activities, are considered for the suggestion and prioritization of specific areas for detailed surveying before future exploitation. © 2020 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group."
}