Journal of Oceanography and Marine Research
Open Access

Port development and coastal modifications: Barranquilla Port, Colombia

Joint Event on 6^th International Conference on Marine Science, Coastal Dynamics and Management & 6^th International Conference on Oceanography, Ocean Technology and Marine Biology

September 21-22, 2018 | Dallas, USA

German Daniel Rivillas Ospina

University Del Norte, Colombia

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Oceanogr Mar Res

Abstract :

The aim of this research is focused on the application of a methodology to assess erosive processes in Colombian Caribbean coastal wetlands. The analyses of the coastal bar that separate the lagoon from the sea, as well as the diagnostic process that helps to characterize the effect of the coastal infrastructure in coastal zones in a short and medium scale, was done. Geomorphology, wave climate, hydrodynamic and evolution of the coastline topics was taking into account to understand �??Mallorquín�?� coastal wetland equilibrium. The degradation level assessment shows that slightest changes in physics conditions produce adverse effects and system modifications. This work describes a procedure to understand the relationship between alterations of coastal processes and the response of a coastal environment against anthropogenic modifications due to navigation activities that exacerbate the coastal equilibrium losses. The procedure uses numerical and theoretical models to evaluate the behavior of the local hydrodynamic, considering the coastline evolution that has occurred, in order to establish a baseline to predict variations of the coastal bar as consequence of the establishment of Barranquilla port development. The results show that the coastal zone will be affected by the works to be developed for facilitating the navigability conditions of a new port in the city of Barranquilla, Colombia.

Biography :

German Daniel Rivillas Ospina profile is based on hydraulics and coastal engineering topics. He has ten years of experience on hydraulic and coastal projects with technical and investigation interest, in order to understand the physical problems that affect the ecosystems and to promote restoration solutions. Since 2012 he is doing research in coastal erosion and coastal wetlands restoration, in order to reduce the anthropogenic impacts. Structural solutions are evaluated to implement restoration measures and encourage the growth of the resilience of the coastal zone.

E-mail: grivillas@gmail.com