Development and Challenges in Marine Geology

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is dedicated to the latest advancements in marine geology. The marine environment has been of significant academic interest since the inception of earth sciences. This interest has been driven not only by academic curiosity but also by the industrial sector's ongoing efforts to explore and exploit natural resources, such as oil, gas, hydrates, placers, and rare earth elements. Additionally, energy transition policies have highlighted the importance of harnessing renewable marine energy sources, including wind power, tidal energy, and wave energy. These aspects of the marine environment present substantial opportunities for various earth scientists working in the fields of marine geology and marine environmental protection.

In this context, contributing authors are invited to present new insights in areas such as marine sediment mapping using advanced techniques (e.g., multispectral analyses, remotely operated vehicles), seafloor geology (stratigraphy and lithology), marine geochemistry, marine minerals (hydrocarbons, gas hydrates, placers, polymetallic nodules), sediment transport simulations, coastal behavior using remote sensing and field data, and seismic and multi beam survey data.

Dr. Ioannis Vakalas
Dr. Irene Zananiri
Dr. Henry Vallius
Guest Editors

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