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Topic 3: INTEGRATED COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT
Tab. 1 – Methods used and parameters analysed within the Sciacca ICZM study.
Metodi impiegati e parametri analizzati per lo studio di ICZM di Sciacca.
COGNITIVE PHASE METHOD
ICZM LEGISLATION Literature
TERRITORY Demography
Environmental components of coastal zone
Anthropic activity
Tourism
Literature and surveys on
the field
CLIMATIC DATA Atmospheric temperature
Agro-meteorological
Total precipitation
information system of
Prevailing winds
Sicily (SIAS)
Sea surface temperature National tide-gauge station
(ISPRA)
GEOMORPHOLOGY Morphology
Side Scan Sonar
Cartography editing
Bathymetry Singlebeam echo-sounder
Cartography editing
BIONOMY
Bionomical study of the main bottom Scraping and box-corer by
typologies
SCUBA diving
ARTISANAL
FISHERY
TRADITIONS
GEOGRAPHICAL
INFORMATION
SYSTEM
(GIS)
Health state of Posidonia oceanica Phenological analysis
(Giraud, 1977)
Fishery fleet composition (Grosse Tonnage,
engine power , vessel age). Harbour
infrastructures supporting artisanal fishery
Artisanal fishery characterization (gears in
use, socio-demography of artisanal fishery
operators, gears seasonality, fishing areas,
target species, etc.)
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Consultation of official data
of Vessels Register and
surveys on the field
Fortnightly landings
Interviews to fishermen
Experimental fishery surveys Gillnet and longline
Fishery traditions, trades and gears in disuse Literature
Ethno-anthropologic traditions
Interviews
Thematic maps (territory, constraints, Literature
population density, human pressure, land GEODATABASE and data
use, hydrography, vulnerabilities, etc.) implementation ArcGIS 9.2
(ARCINFO) ESRI
Management of environmental and fishery GEODATABASE and data
data
implementation ArcGIS 9.2
(ARCINFO) ESRI
Results – Cognitive phase. The analysis of the territory evidenced a high-density
population (214 inhabitants/km 2 ) in the study area. The coast shows a heterogeneous
physiognomy, with alternation of rocky and sandy littorals, occurrence of buildings,
coastal defence structures (artificial reefs, breakwaters) and one of the biggest harbours
of southern Sicily. Two important tourist complexes are in the eastern side of the city,
while seasonal bathing structures develop in the western one. Virgin coastal traits with
wide beaches and dune complexes can be found mainly in the eastern area. Tourist
occurrences were particularly concentrated in summer with a peak in August. Nautical
tourism is also well developed. The meteorological analysis evidenced good climatic
conditions for most of the year, with autumn months more rainy than winter ones and