*2.2. DESCR Framework*

The review of available information was conducted in December 2020, by searching the Scopus, Google Scholar and the *Instituto de Ecología, A. C.* databases, using the following keywords: lagoon, dunes, mangroves, coastal erosion and land use, in association with La Mancha, Veracruz and Mexico. Additionally, based on the authors' knowledge, the names of specific authors who have worked on coastal ecosystems and coastal evolution in this area were searched: M.L. Martínez, P. Moreno Casasola and J. López-Portillo. Masters and PhD theses were also consulted, as well as the gray literature and maritime climate databases. A list of relevant references is presented in Appendix A.

The information thus obtained was analyzed in line with the DESCR methodology [4], consisting of the following:

