Elizabeth Dayana Curra Sánchez

Dr. Elizabeth Dayana Curra Sánchez

Universidad de las Americas, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 February 2022 in Science of The Total Environment
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ESElizabeth Dayana Curra Sánchez
Elizabeth Dayana Curra Sánchez
CLCarlos Lara
Carlos Lara
MCMarcela Cornejo-D'Ottone
Marcela Cornejo-D'Ottone
JNJorge Nimptsch
Jorge Nimptsch
MAMauricio Aguayo
Mauricio Aguayo
Cristian A. VargasCristian A. Vargas
Cristian A. Vargas

6 September 2024 in Ecological Informatics
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WTWirmer García Tuñon
Wirmer García Tuñon
ESElizabeth Dayana Curra Sánchez
Elizabeth Dayana Curra Sánchez
CLCarlos Lara
Carlos Lara
Lisdelys González RodríguezLisdelys González Rodríguez
Lisdelys González Rodríguez
EUEsther Patricia Urrego
Esther Patricia Urrego
BBBernardo R. Broitman
Bernardo R. Broitman

31 July 2024 in Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science
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ESElizabeth Dayana Curra Sánchez
Elizabeth Dayana Curra Sánchez
AVAline Valerio
Aline Valerio
CLCarlos Lara
Carlos Lara
WTWirmer García Tuñon
Wirmer García Tuñon
BBBernardo R. Broitman
Bernardo R. Broitman
Cristian A. VargasCristian A. Vargas
Cristian A. Vargas

6 June 2026 in Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences
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Alexander GalánAlexander Galán
Alexander Galán
MSMarcus Sobarzo
Marcus Sobarzo
Gonzalo SaldíasGonzalo Saldías
Gonzalo Saldías
ESElizabeth Dayana Curra Sánchez
Elizabeth Dayana Curra Sánchez
VAVictor M. Aguilera
Victor M. Aguilera
Cristian A. VargasCristian A. Vargas
Cristian A. Vargas

12 October 2026 in Sustainability
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NWNathan Wolff
Nathan Wolff
Lisdelys González RodríguezLisdelys González Rodríguez
Lisdelys González Rodríguez
WTWirmer García Tuñon
Wirmer García Tuñon
ESElizabeth Dayana Curra Sánchez
Elizabeth Dayana Curra Sánchez
JVJorge Valenzuela
Jorge Valenzuela
JJJorge Rodrigo Jimenez
Jorge Rodrigo Jimenez
The tidal marsh and tidal flats in the intertidal zones of Chiloé, Chile are highly productive ecosystems that provide essential ecosystem services and preserve local biodiversity. However, they face increasing pressure from human activities. This study evaluated the cumulative risk of habitat degradation in Huildad Bay using the InVEST Habitat Risk Assessment (HRA) model. This study integrated spatial data on key stressors, including aquaculture, urban infrastructure, and road networks to develop the first high-resolution risk maps for these two coastal habitats. Rather than presenting a comprehensive assessment of the total cumulative anthropogenic risk for Huildad Bay, cumulative risk percentages are represented using selected stress factors that were geospatially mapped for this study. The results revealed a significant cumulative risk, with approximately 22% of the total area classified as medium risk. High-risk hotspots are minimal but ecologically critical (0.36% in tidal flats and 2.50% in tidal marshes) and strictly confined to the shoreline interface. An uncertainty interval analysis using Monte Carlo simulations (500 runs) quantified the parameter uncertainty of these estimates. Qualitative field corroboration using drone imagery visually identified physical proxies of degradation, such as hydrocarbon sheens, in model-predicted medium- to high-risk zones near the fishing pier. This research provides a defensible, spatially explicit risk-screening tool for local authorities. The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted management strategies, early-warning monitoring, and evidence-based public policies to ensure the long-term resilience and sustainability of these vulnerable coastal ecosystems.