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The 10th Anniversary of JMSE - Review Collection

A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 June 2024) | Viewed by 42639

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Dr. Carlos Guedes Soares

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Centre for Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering (CENTEC), Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
Interests: marine environment; ship dynamics; marine structures; safety and reliability
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Prof. Dr. Rafael J. Bergillos

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Institute of Water and Environmental Engineering, Department of Hydraulic Engineering and Environment, School of Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
Interests: climate change; water resources; watershed management; hydraulic engineering; renewable energies; coastal engineering; coastal management
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Prof. Dr. João Miguel Dias

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Physics Department, CESAM, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
Interests: physical oceanography; estuaries and lagoons; coastal processes; climate change; coastal flooding; tidal processes; numerical modeling
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Geosciences Department, Williams College, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA
Interests: paleoecology; rocky-shore ecosystems; island dynamics; phanerozoic sea-level changes; storm deposits; carbonate dune systems; paleogeography of Baja California (Mexico) and the macaronesian islands of the NE atlantic
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Dr. Naomasa Oshiro

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Division of Biomedical Food Research, National Institute of Health Sciences, 3-25-26 Tonomachi, Kawasaki 210-9501, Kanagawa, Japan
Interests: analysis of marine biotoxins; chemistry and etiology of marine biotoxins; epidemiology of seafood poisoning; ciguatera poisoning
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Dr. Alvise Benetazzo

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Institute of Marine Sciences, National Research Council, Venice, Italy
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce that in 2023 we will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of JMSE, which has undergone an important evolution towards international recognition as a result of the many excellent authors that decided to submit their papers to the journal.

In 2022, the journal reached the landmark achievement of being ranked as Q1 in the category of “Engineering, Marine”, and Q2 in the categories of “Engineering, Ocean and Oceanography”, as a result of reaching an impact factor of 2.744. These results are especially relevant for the Ocean Engineering section of the journal, which includes the topics of Marine Engineering and for the different Oceanography sections.

We thank the authors, anonymous peer reviewers, editors, and all the people working in any way for the journal, as well as the readers and authors that have cited the work in this journal and contributed to its development.

To celebrate this anniversary, we are launching a Special Issue, “The 10th Anniversary of JMSE Review Collection”, which aims to include only review papers in the field of Marine Science and Engineering. We hope to collect a set of high-quality review papers that highlight the most recent advances in the fields of Marine and Ocean Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Oceanography, and Marine Biology.

Dr. Carlos Guedes Soares
Dr. Rafael J. Bergillos
Prof. Dr. João Miguel Dias
Prof. Dr. Markes E. Johnson
Dr. Naomasa Oshiro
Dr. Alvise Benetazzo
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Climate Change and Tidal Hydrodynamics of Guadalquivir Estuary and Doñana Marshes: A Comprehensive Review
by Inês Couto, Ana Picado, Marisela Des, Alejandro López-Ruiz, Manuel Díez-Minguito, Ricardo Díaz-Delgado, Rita Bastos and João Miguel Dias
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(8), 1443; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12081443 - 21 Aug 2024
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The Doñana Protected Area, Western Europe’s largest protected wetland and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is of great importance for the Spanish biodiversity. Despite its ecological value, there is a noticeable scarcity of scientific and technical information about its hydrology and expected climate change [...] Read more.
The Doñana Protected Area, Western Europe’s largest protected wetland and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is of great importance for the Spanish biodiversity. Despite its ecological value, there is a noticeable scarcity of scientific and technical information about its hydrology and expected climate change effects, as highlighted by several authors. This article reviews the existing research on the Guadalquivir River and Doñana National Park, examining the interplay between hydrodynamics, climate change scenarios, and the potential impact of the removal of the current dike which was built to limit tidal flooding. In this context, the hydrodynamic changes predicted by a hydrodynamic model were examined under both present (including the current mean sea level and the presence of the dike) and predicted future conditions (encompassing a mean sea level rise of 0.84 m and the removal of the dike). These hydrodynamic changes were assessed in terms of the maximum predicted water levels, mean velocity, amplitude, and phase of M2 and M4 tidal constituents, tidal asymmetry, and tidal prims. The results reveal that the removal of the dike and a sea level rise will have a significant impact on the protected area, resulting in the complete flooding of the Doñana national marshes during spring tides. Such changes could have negative impacts, as increased environmental alterations would require more demanding adaptation measures. Full article
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Recent Progress on Built-in Wave Energy Converters: A Review
by Hao Wang, Jiajing Sun, Ziyue Xi, Shu Dai, Fuzhen Xing and Minyi Xu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(7), 1176; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12071176 - 13 Jul 2024
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A built-in wave energy converter (BI-WEC) is a type of WEC that is fully encapsulated within a floating body that is easy to integrate and promotes reliability. Significant advantages in integration and reliability make BI-WECs a promising pathway to achieve an in situ [...] Read more.
A built-in wave energy converter (BI-WEC) is a type of WEC that is fully encapsulated within a floating body that is easy to integrate and promotes reliability. Significant advantages in integration and reliability make BI-WECs a promising pathway to achieve an in situ power supply for massive distributed marine equipment (such as ships, buoys, or USVs). A comprehensive review of the recent advances in built-in wave energy converters can help address the most relevant issues in BI-WEC development. This study enumerates recent progress on BI-WECs (energy capture, power take-off, and control) and summarizes the characteristics of various designs. Different design philosophies and technical pathways can be better understood through the classification and analysis offered by this study. This review helps to form a basic understanding of BI-WEC development to achieve in situ power sustainability for a large amount of distributed marine equipment in long-term sustained marine operations. Full article
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Coastal Management: A Review of Key Elements for Vulnerability Assessment
by Cesia J. Cruz-Ramírez, Valeria Chávez, Rodolfo Silva, Juan J. Muñoz-Perez and Evelia Rivera-Arriaga
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(3), 386; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12030386 - 23 Feb 2024
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Damaging and accelerated anthropization in coastal areas, as well as the need to adapt to climate change, means we must concentrate on improving management plans based on the diagnoses provided by coastal studies. Among these studies is the vulnerability assessment, obtained from evaluating [...] Read more.
Damaging and accelerated anthropization in coastal areas, as well as the need to adapt to climate change, means we must concentrate on improving management plans based on the diagnoses provided by coastal studies. Among these studies is the vulnerability assessment, obtained from evaluating a set of variables or indicators, which contribute to sustainable development. Since there is no single list of variables to consider in determining coastal vulnerability, 60 vulnerability studies from a period of 29 years (1994–2023), from across the globe, were consulted, and through a statistical mode method, the variables most used by multidisciplinary authors were identified. These studies were organized into groups: ecological, geomorphological, maritime climate, socioeconomic and legislative; creating sets categorized as the minimum indispensable, acceptable, and ideal variables. The results showed that most studies use between six and seven variables from only the maritime climate and geomorphological information groups. The number of variables used by individual studies, on the other hand, was not directly related to the scales (global, national, regional, local), but to the risks, such as flooding and erosion, it resolved. Only two studies included the minimum essential information for the legislative group, which is the presence of protected natural areas. Coastline displacements was the variable most used (43 studies), followed by the geoform type and the rate of sea level change (36), the wave regime (35) and the tidal range (33). The DSSs (Decision Support Systems) for coastal management were also reviewed, showing that these systems focus on a topic with a greater number of variables. Full article
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An Overview on Structural Health Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of Offshore Wind Turbine Support Structures
by Yang Yang, Fayun Liang, Qingxin Zhu and Hao Zhang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(3), 377; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12030377 - 22 Feb 2024
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The service environment of offshore wind turbine (OWT) support structures is harsh, and it is extremely difficult to replace these structures during their operational lifespan, making their failure a catastrophic event. The structural health monitoring (SHM) of OWT support structures is a crucial [...] Read more.
The service environment of offshore wind turbine (OWT) support structures is harsh, and it is extremely difficult to replace these structures during their operational lifespan, making their failure a catastrophic event. The structural health monitoring (SHM) of OWT support structures is a crucial aspect of operational maintenance for OWT support structures, aiming to mitigate significant financial losses. This paper systematically summarizes the current monitoring methods and technologies for OWT support structures, including towers and foundations. Through the review of monitoring content and the evolution of monitoring techniques for supporting structures, it delves deeper into the challenges faced by wind turbine monitoring and highlights potential avenues for future development. Then, the current damage identification techniques for OWT towers and foundations are analyzed, exploring various methods including model-based, vibration-based, artificial intelligence and hybrid fault diagnosis methods. The article also examines the advantages and disadvantages of each approach and outlines potential future directions for research and development in this field. Furthermore, it delves into the current damage identification techniques for OWT towers and foundations, discussing prevalent challenges and future directions in this domain. This status review can provide reference and guidance for the monitoring design of OWT support structures, and provide support for the fault diagnosis of OWT support structures. Full article
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Wave Energy Conversion through Oscillating Water Columns: A Review
by R. Gayathri, Jen-Yi Chang, Chia-Cheng Tsai and Tai-Wen Hsu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(2), 342; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12020342 - 17 Feb 2024
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An oscillating water column (OWC) is designed for the extraction and conversion of wave energy into usable electrical power, rather than being a standalone renewable energy source. This review paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the mathematical modeling approaches employed in OWC systems, [...] Read more.
An oscillating water column (OWC) is designed for the extraction and conversion of wave energy into usable electrical power, rather than being a standalone renewable energy source. This review paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the mathematical modeling approaches employed in OWC systems, aiming to provide an in-depth understanding of the underlying principles and challenges associated with this innovative technology. A prominent classification within the realm of wave energy devices comprises OWC systems, which exhibit either fixed or floating configurations. OWC devices constitute a significant proportion of the wave energy converter prototypes currently operational offshore. Within an OWC system, a hollow structure, either permanently fixed or floating, extends below the water’s surface, creating an enclosed chamber where air is captured over the submerged inner free surface. This comprehensive study offers a thorough assessment of OWC technology in conjunction with air turbines. Additionally, the investigation delves into theoretical, computational, and experimental modeling techniques employed for analyzing OWC converters. Moreover, this review scrutinizes theoretical, computational, and experimental modeling methodologies, providing a holistic understanding of OWC converters. Ultimately, this work contributes a thorough assessment of OWC technology’s current state, accentuating its potential for efficient wave energy extraction and suggesting future research avenues. Full article
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A Protein Phosphatase 2A-Based Assay to Detect Okadaic Acids and Microcystins
by Tsuyoshi Ikehara and Naomasa Oshiro
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(2), 244; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12020244 - 30 Jan 2024
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Okadaic acids (OAs) are causative agents of diarrhetic shellfish poisoning, produced by the dinoflagellates Dinophysis spp. and Prorocentrum spp. Microcystins (MCs) are cyclic heptapeptide hepatotoxins produced by some cyanobacteria genera, including Microcystis spp. Traditionally, toxicity detection and quantification of these natural toxins were [...] Read more.
Okadaic acids (OAs) are causative agents of diarrhetic shellfish poisoning, produced by the dinoflagellates Dinophysis spp. and Prorocentrum spp. Microcystins (MCs) are cyclic heptapeptide hepatotoxins produced by some cyanobacteria genera, including Microcystis spp. Traditionally, toxicity detection and quantification of these natural toxins were performed using a mouse bioassay (MBA); however, this is no longer widely employed owing to its lack of accuracy, sensitivity, and with regard to animal welfare. Therefore, alternative toxicity analyses have been developed based on MCs’ and OAs’ specific inhibition of protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A), using p-nitrophenylphosphate (p-NPP) as a substrate. The assay is simple, inexpensive, ready for use on site, and can be applied to several samples at once. For OA detection, this assay method is appropriate for widespread application as a substitute for MBA, as evidenced by its alignment with the oral toxicity of MBA. In this review, we summarize the structure and function of PP2A, the inhibitory activities of OAs and MCs against PP2A, and the practical applications of the PP2A assay, with the aim of improving understanding of the PP2A assay as an OAs and MCs detection and quantification method, as well as its suitability for screening before confirmatory chemical analysis. Full article
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Living on the Coast in Harmony with Natural Processes
by José Simão Antunes Do Carmo
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(11), 2113; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11112113 - 5 Nov 2023
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The coastal zone is a fascinating place that comprises the interface between sea and land. This interface, which is both very dynamic and sensitive, has been affected by strong urban and industrial pressures, and an increase in both traffic and recreational uses, leading [...] Read more.
The coastal zone is a fascinating place that comprises the interface between sea and land. This interface, which is both very dynamic and sensitive, has been affected by strong urban and industrial pressures, and an increase in both traffic and recreational uses, leading to the deterioration of natural habitats and the growing instability of residential areas. Added to this disruption is ongoing climate change, which will lead to rising sea levels and increased wave action. Another problem we are increasingly concerned about is ocean pollution, which has been one of the main causes of threats to deep-water coral reef areas. The main sources of pollution include oil spills and offshore oil drilling. The effects of pollution caused by oil spills can not only seriously affect the global environmental balance of our planet but can also, on a different scale, seriously affect the economy of countries whose main resources depend heavily on the sea. Wave energy has the potential to alleviate the world's dependence on depleting fossil energy resources. With regard to coastal protection, the development of ecological solutions to preserve ecosystems and address coastal processes as an alternative to traditional coastal protection structures (seawalls, groins and breakwaters) is becoming increasingly important. These structures, generally referred to as passive measures, are usually built to alter the effects of sea waves, currents and the movement of sand along the coastline, with the aim of protecting beaches, ports and harbors. The concerns outlined are critically addressed throughout this review article. All of them are highly relevant today and, as demonstrated throughout this article, are expected to grow even more and with much more pronounced consequences starting from the middle of the current century. Full article
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Progress on the Impact of Persistent Pollutants on Marine Turtles: A Review
by Michele Arienzo
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(2), 266; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11020266 - 24 Jan 2023
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The review examines the most recent advances on the effect of persistent pollutants on sea turtles. Research on this topic is still limited, especially that related to toxicity, since they are protected species and in vivo toxicity studies are difficult, with most studies [...] Read more.
The review examines the most recent advances on the effect of persistent pollutants on sea turtles. Research on this topic is still limited, especially that related to toxicity, since they are protected species and in vivo toxicity studies are difficult, with most studies carried out on deceased individuals. Besides toxicology, the review considers direct links to pollution sources, reproduction impact, health effects and biomarkers of pollution exposure. Little attempts have been made so far to gather data that would provide insight into the causes of the observed health trends. Considering this, studies correlating PPs accumulation with health parameters were also discussed. The review synthesizes the recent progress of the research on these topics and indicates the main urgent need of investigation to limit threats from anthropic pressure. Full article
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