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Extension of monitoring of the sea bathing water quality in Croatia (EU directive 2006/7/EC) Importance of beach sediment characteristics

The Republic of Croatia monitors water quality on over 900 official sea bathing areas for the last 9 years. Monitoring is regulated by national and EU directives. This regulation sets out standards for microbiological parameters and other characteristics of the sea. Also, the bathing area profile is determined for each monitored site, containing information about its general characteristics, such as physical properties and bathing area facilities. For the purpose of collecting, validating, managing and public presentation of this data, the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries developed a web application. This paper presents the extension of the monitoring program and web application in form of additional categories related to beach sediment characteristics. These new elements should provide a base for better coastal management and spatial planning in the future.

Sea bathing water quality, Sea beaches, bathing water profile, coastal geomorphology.

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