Considering this, we recommend that to
understand and characterize an environmental scenario and the
quality of a coastal area, EIAs should considered perception of local
communities in order to not only identify unreported environmental
changes, but also understand how these communities have
been affected by external pressures over time, and how they could
be affected by new interventions in their surroundings. This
approach can be useful especially in situations of scarce historical
data and inhabited sites that have suffered strong human interference.
Such action should also promote social inclusion and
strengthen the participation of local communities in the planning
and management of their territories.