Hydrodynamics and Climate Impacts in Coastal Seas: Processes, Modeling, and Projections

Dear Colleagues,

Coastal seas are experiencing rapid transformations due to the combined effects of natural variability and climate change. As sea levels rise, temperatures shift, and circulation patterns evolve, the behavior of coastal systems changes. Understanding these changes is critical for managing the risks posed to coastal ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities. This Special Issue, “Hydrodynamics and Climate Impacts in Coastal Seas: Processes, Modeling, and Projections,” invites high-quality contributions that address the physical processes driving coastal dynamics and their responses to climate forcing.

We welcome studies that employ observational data, numerical modeling, theoretical analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches to explore circulation, mixing, salinity intrusion, sea-level trends, and sediment transport. Special emphasis will be placed on innovative modeling techniques, ensemble projections, machine learning applications, and the integration of physical and biogeochemical systems. This Special Issue also seeks to highlight research that supports coastal resilience and adaptation strategies through improved forecasting and scenario analysis.

By bringing together advances in oceanographic research, climate science, and coastal engineering, this Special Issue aims to foster a deeper and more integrated understanding of how coastal hydrodynamics are evolving under climate change. It offers a timely opportunity to share new methodologies, case studies, and tools that can inform science-based decision-making and coastal management worldwide.

Dr. Marisela Des Villanueva
Prof. Dr. Ramón Moncho Gómez Gesteira
Guest Editors

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