FN Archimer Export Format PT J TI Implications of the cementation of beach sediments for the recreational use of the beach BT AF VOUSDOUKAS, Michalis VELEGRAKIS, Adonis F. KONTOGIANNI, Areti MAKRYKOSTA, Efstratia-Natalia AS 1:1;2:1;3:1;4:1; FF 1:PDG-DOP-DCN-BE-LBCM;2:;3:;4:; C1 Univ Aegean, Dept Marine Sci, Mitilini 81100, Greece. C2 UNIV AEGEAN, GREECE IFREMER, FRANCE SI AUTRE SE PDG-DOP-DCN-BE-LBCM IN WOS Ifremer jusqu'en 2018 copubli-europe IF 3.14 TC 17 UR https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/2009/publication-6625.pdf LA English DT Article DE ;Beach management;Beach carrying capacity;Beach safety;Risk perception;Coastal tourism;Beachrocks AB Beach sediment cementation (beachrock formation) is a sedimentary process that can transform significant sections of beaches into rock outcrops. This contribution reports the results of two questionnaire surveys (one focusing on foreign tourists and the other on local people) carried out in coastal resorts of the island of Lesbos (Greece), on the perceptions of beach users regarding the impacts of beachrocks on their recreational activities. The survey focusing on foreign tourists showed that the majority of the interviewees took notice of the formations and commented negatively on them. Although most of the interviewees did not consider beachrocks a significant safety risk, a considerable proportion of the sample stated that beachrocks influenced their beach ratings that they would prefer beachrock-free beaches and would be willing to contribute financially to preventative and protective measures. In contrast, the results of the survey focusing on local people, who are more familiar with the phenomenon, showed a high perception of beachrock-related risks and limited beachrock tolerance. In addition to the safety risks that the irregular, slippery, beachrock surfaces may pose to beach users, beachrocks may also degrade beach aesthetics. promote beach sediment erosion and decrease the beach carrying capacity. As beachrocks are a common attribute of tropical, subtropical and low-temperate beaches that are typically associated with major tourist destinations, and are likely to spread under global warming conditions, they may be considered as a significant threat to the coastal tourist industry. (c) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. PY 2009 PD AUG SO Tourism Management SN 0261-5177 PU Elsevier VL 30 IS 4 UT 000266836500007 BP 544 EP 552 DI 10.1016/j.tourman.2008.09.007 ID 6625 ER EF