Isotopic Analysis of Marine Sediments

Dear Colleagues,

Marine sediments are vital archives of Earth’s environmental history, and isotopic analysis offers powerful tools that allow us to reconstruct past climates, ocean biogeochemistry, and biogeochemical cycles.

This Special Issue will highlight advances in isotopic techniques applied to marine sediments. We are seeking studies that deepen our understanding of oceanographic processes, climate variability, and sedimentary geochemistry across spatial and temporal scales. Their significance extends beyond the natural sciences, offering substantial benefits to society in the era of climate change. In the decades since isotopic analysis was first introduced in marine science, the field has expanded to include different isotopic systems and applications, from palaeoceanography to pollution tracking. Recent innovations include high-resolution isotopic stratigraphy, compound-specific isotope analysis, and the use of non-traditional isotopes. These approaches, combined with advanced instrumentation and modeling, are transforming our ability to interpret the sedimentary records.

We welcome original research, reviews, and methodological papers on topics such as climate reconstruction, sediment diagenesis, nutrient cycling, and anthropogenic signals. Interdisciplinary studies integrating isotopic data with biological, physical, or modeling approaches are of particular interest.

Dr. Kenichi Hayashizaki
Dr. Terushisa Komatsu
Guest Editors

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