Coastal Morphodynamics and Dune Ecosystems
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Coastal Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editor
Interests: coastal dunes; ecomorphodynamic processes; aeolian sediment transport; coastal dune ecosystems; process-based numerical modeling; remote sensing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Coastal dunes are dynamic landforms at the interface between marine and terrestrial environments, where sediment transport, vegetation growth and hydrodynamic forcing continuously interact. They play a crucial role in protecting coastlines from erosion and flooding, supporting biodiversity and providing carbon storage and recreational services. However, they are increasingly threatened by climate change, sea-level rise and human interventions that alter their natural morphodynamic behavior. This Special Issue aims to advance the understanding of the coupled morphodynamic and ecological processes driving coastal-dune formation, evolution and resilience. We welcome contributions that integrate field and laboratory experiments, remote sensing and modeling approaches to explore sediment transport, wind–vegetation feedback, and dune-ecosystem functioning. Studies addressing restoration strategies, nature-based coastal protection and the long-term adaptation of coastal dunes and ecosystems to climate change are particularly encouraged.
Dr. Quentin Laporte-Fauret
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- coastal dunes
- morphodynamics
- dune ecosystems
- aeolian processes
- vegetation–sediment feedback
- coastal resilience
- dune restoration
- nature-based solutions
- remote sensing
- adaptive coastal management
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