The study covers 102.4 km², with 59.3 km² in Mexico and 43 km² in the United States.
United States: Includes the coastal cities of Coronado and Imperial Beach, connected by the Silver Strand sandy bar.
Mexico: Covers 24 km of coastline in Tijuana and Playas de Rosarito.
Population: 137,770 people (85,746 in Mexico, 52,024 in the U.S.).
Climate: Arid and temperate, with annual temperatures ranging from 12-18°C and precipitation between 206-262 mm.
Geomorphology: Mixed composition of sedimentary, volcanic, igneous rocks, and loose sands.
Hydrology: Influenced by San Diego Bay watershed, Otay Hydrological Unit, and Northwest Baja California region.
Vegetation: Sparse, with urban, agricultural, and coastal vegetation types.
Land Use: Increasing urbanization, industrial, and tourism-related activities, affecting coastal resources.
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