Abstract
Coastal zones are complex socio-ecological systems that present significant challenges for sustainable management. In this study, a bow-tie approach was applied to the coast of Cantabria to analyse the connections between drivers of change, biodiversity loss, and socio-economic consequences. The two most prominent drivers identified by stakeholders were large-scale tourism and harbour infrastructure development. These were associated with biodiversity impacts, including species and habitat loss, and the spread of non-native invasive species facilitated by human activities. Stakeholders and scientists identified multiple consequences of biodiversity change across ecological, social, economic, and governance dimensions. Based on the bow-tie analysis, a set of prevention and mitigation measures was proposed to enhance governance responses and reduce biodiversity-related damage in the study area.
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https://doi.org/10.3897/arphapreprints.e173903 (07 Oct 2025)
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10.3897/arphapreprints.e173903
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07 Oct 2025
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Cristina Galván Arbeiza
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IHCantabria - Instituto de Hidráulica Ambiental de la Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
IHCantabria - Instituto de Hidráulica Ambiental de la Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
IHCantabria - Instituto de Hidráulica Ambiental de la Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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This research is funded by the MARBEFES project (MARine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning leading to Ecosystem Services) funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement no 101060937.
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