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A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Oceans and Coastal Zones".

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Climate change has become a major issue for all countries due to the severity of its impact on human life and natural resources. A major aspect of this is associated with increasing sea levels and their effects on coastal zones. Among others, some significant changes include increasing sea levels, temperatures and salinity. Global warming and the melting of ice and glaciers will continue to contribute to rising sea levels. The increase in oceanic temperature is a serious issue that has led to coral bleaching, the alteration of marine species distribution, and the disruption of ocean current circulation. Salinity has a profound effect on marine ecosystems, with changes in pH levels occurring and some species being unable to adapt to changes in salinity levels.

With the increase in the frequency of intensified cyclones and storm surges, coastal and wetland areas are undergoing significant changes. Hence, accurate and more reliable information is needed for better planning and risk management through mitigation and adaptation strategies. The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight the (i) the extent of the impact of sea level rises on coastal and wetland areas, (ii) assess the changes caused by natural disaters such as cyclones and storm surges in coastal environments, (ii) and devise climate risk management strategies to counter the projected trends regarding coastal inundation and wetland vegetation.

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oceanic changes
climate risk management
deep learning
climate change
sea level rise
remote sensing
artificial intelligence
machine learning
coastal changes
oceanography
wetland changes
mangrove changes

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Impact of Seafloor Morphology on Regional Sea Level Rise in the Japan Trench Region

by Magdalena Idzikowska, Katarzyna Pajak and Kamil Kowalczyk

Water 2025, 17(23), 3433; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17233433 - 3 Dec 2025

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Seafloor morphology forms regional sea level rise (SLR), affecting ocean circulation. Although many studies have examined global sea level rise, there remains a lack of analyses that show how seafloor morphology modifies the rate and character of regional SLR. Previous studies have rarely investigated the geophysical interactions between seafloor morphology and sea level modulation, leaving a gap in explaining the spatial variability of sea level trends and accelerations. The aim of the study is to assess the impact of seafloor morphology on the regional rate and character of Sea Level Rise (SLR) in the western Pacific, in the Japan Trench region. Seafloor morphology, through its interactions with gravity and circulation processes, is a major factor in how SLR trends and accelerations are determined across different locations. The analysis is based on hybrid datasets: numerical models, bathymetric data, and altimetric time series of sea level anomalies (SLA) from 1993 to 2023. SLR trends, seasonal and nodal cycles were determined at 78 virtual stations. Regional rates of sea level changes were estimated using linear regression, harmonic analysis, Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT), and Kalman filtering. Future SLR was simulated using a modified Monte Carlo method with an AR(1) autoregressive model and a block bootstrap technique. The results indicated that SLR trends are positively correlated (r ≈ 0.9) with mean dynamic topography (MDT) and negatively correlated with depth (r ≈ –0.4), confirming the impact of ocean circulation and seafloor morphology on regional SLR. The strong, positive correlation of trends with the amplitude of the 18.61-year nodal cycle (r > 0.8) indicates the important role of long-term tidal components. The highest SLR accelerations (up to 1.7 mm/yr²) were observed in locations of seamounts and subduction zones, while in the ocean trench, the rate of change stabilized or inversed locally. The results confirm the research hypothesis—the regional rate of sea level rise depends on the morphology of the seafloor and the associated geophysical and dynamic processes. The results have wide global application, supporting the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the development of marine protection and management policies, infrastructure planning and coastal safety. Full article

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Deciphering Relative Sea-Level Change in Chesapeake Bay: Impact of Global Mean, Regional Variation, and Local Land Subsidence, Part 2: Results

by Xin Zhou and Yi Liu

Water 2025, 17(22), 3235; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17223235 - 12 Nov 2025

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This study reconstructs and projects relative sea-level change (RSLC) along Chesapeake Bay, a global hotspot for sea-level rise, from 1900 to 2100 by statistically extrapolating observed tide gauge trends, rather than employing climate model-based scenarios. The approach integrates global mean sea-level rise (GMSLR), regional sea-level rise (RSLR), and local land subsidence (LS) to evaluate both past and future behavior. Tide gauge data reveal that Chesapeake Bay’s sea level has accelerated at 0.099 ± 0.013 mm/year² since 1992, with a linear rate of 1.26 mm/year since 1900, slightly outpacing global averages. LS, primarily driven by glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA) and sediment compaction, has been the dominant contributor to RSLC since the early 20th century, accounting for up to 71% of the RSLC prior to 1992 across 15 tide gauge stations. However, with GMSLR accelerating at 0.120 ± 0.025 mm/year², the relative contribution of LS to RSLC is projected to decline to 31–43% by 2100. The reconstructed RSLC for the 20th century ranges between 32 and 44 cm, while extrapolated projections for the 21st century indicate a further increase of 53–99 cm. By 2100, GMSLR is expected to contribute to 60–70% of total RSLC. Spatial variability in RSLC across 15 tide gauge stations reflects differing geological conditions and anthropogenic influences such as groundwater withdrawal and construction-induced subsidence. These findings highlight the critical need for adaptive strategies to mitigate the impact of rising sea levels on coastal communities and infrastructure in the Chesapeake Bay region. Continued monitoring, improved modeling, and targeted resilience planning are essential to address the accelerating threats posed by sea-level rise and to ensure the sustainability of vulnerable coastal areas. Full article

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Uncovering the Drivers of Urban Flood Reports: An Environmental and Socioeconomic Analysis Using 311 Data

by Natalie R. Lerma, Jonathan L. Goodall and Julianne D. Quinn

Water 2025, 17(21), 3178; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17213178 - 6 Nov 2025

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Cities use 311 platforms for residents to report flooding, offering insight into flood-prone areas. The combined role of environmental and socioeconomic factors shaping these reports remains unexplored. This study analyzes five years of 311 flood reports in Norfolk, VA, using a logistic regression model to identify salient predictors and assess their influence on flood reporting. The model includes environmental variables (precipitation, tide level, and topographic wetness index) and socioeconomic indicators (race, income, and education). The model performed well with an area under the receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC) of 0.8. Permutation-based feature importance revealed precipitation as the most important predictor (AUC contribution: 0.27), followed by the percentage of Black residents (0.02); tide only contributed ~0.01. The influence of the percentage of Hispanics was also ~0.01. Increases in the percentage of Black residents were associated with increased reporting, while the converse was true for a higher percentage of Hispanic residents. Higher reporting in Norfolk from locations with more Black residents is distinct from findings in other cities, suggesting Norfolk may have more effective communication with these residents about 311 reporting. However, lower reporting in locations with more Hispanic residents suggests Norfolk could improve outreach to non-native speakers, for example, by adding Spanish language options to their 311 platform. Full article

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Deciphering Relative Sea-Level Change in Chesapeake Bay: Impact of Global Mean, Regional Variation, and Local Land Subsidence, Part 1: Methodology

by Yi Liu and Xin Zhou

Water 2025, 17(21), 3167; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17213167 - 5 Nov 2025

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The Chesapeake Bay (CB) region faces significant risks from relative sea-level change (RSLC), driven by global mean sea-level rise (GMSLR), regional sea-level rise (RSLR), and local land subsidence (LS). This study introduces a methodology to decipher RSLC trends in the CB area by integrating these components. We develop trend equations spanning 1900–2100, incorporating acceleration for GMSLR and RSLR since 1992, with linear LS estimation using tide gauge, satellite altimetry, and InSAR data. Our approach employs dynamic RSLC equations, Maclaurin series expansions, and inverse simulations to project RSLC trends through 2100. Stable RSLC rates require over 122 years of data for reliable linear trend estimation, with the Baltimore tide gauge providing the necessary long-term dataset. Similarity in monthly mean sea-level variations within a coastal region enables a new method to identify LS from short-term tide gauge data by correlating it with corresponding long-term data at Baltimore. LS is categorized into bedrock-surface subsidence (BSS) and compaction subsidence (CS), with methods proposed to map BSS contours and estimate CS. CS is further classified into primary consolidation, secondary consolidation, construction-induced, and negative subsidence to determine specific compaction types. The projection model highlights the dominant influence of GMSLR acceleration since 1992, with local LS and RSLR influenced by ocean circulation, density changes, and gravitational, rotational, and deformational (GRD) effects. This integrated approach enhances understanding and predictive reliability for RSLC trends, supporting resilience planning and infrastructure adaptation in coastal CB communities. Full article

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The Impact of Extreme Sea Level Rise on the National Strategies for Flood Protection and Freshwater in the Netherlands

by Yann Friocourt, Meinte Blaas, Matthijs Bonte, Robert Vos, Robert Slomp, Rinse Wilmink, Quirijn Lodder, Laura Brakenhoff and Saskia van Gool

Water 2025, 17(7), 919; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17070919 - 21 Mar 2025

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This work investigates the impact of sea level rise (SLR) of up to 3 m on flood protection and freshwater availability in the Netherlands. We applied an exploratory modeling approach to consider the large degree of uncertainty associated with SLR. The results show the current degree of flood protection can be technically and financially maintained for up to three meters of SLR. A primary finding of this work is that a similar degree of safety against floods can be maintained. There are, however, several challenges: First, maintaining this degree of safety against floods requires considerable spatial allocations to maintain and upgrade flood defenses, often in populated areas with limited space. Second, the supply of sand for coastal nourishments will be challenging due to other functions in the North Sea (wind energy, shipping) and explosive remnants of war. Third, an acceleration in the rate of SLR may impact the overall feasibility of maintaining flood defenses. Maintaining the freshwater strategy will be challenging due to SLR-induced salt intrusion, which aggravates climate impacts including droughts. Continued flushing of salinized areas of regional water systems and polders with fresh river water will increasingly compete with other demands. Our analysis highlights the vulnerabilities of the flood protection and freshwater strategies and gives input to follow-up analyses on societal impact and perspectives of actions for adaptation. Full article

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Changes in Sea Level, Storm and Wave Conditions, and Ice Cover—Over 70 Years of Observation in the Southern Baltic Sea

by Tamara Zalewska, Beata Kowalska, Katarzyna Krzysztofik and Patryk Sapiega

Water 2025, 17(5), 680; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17050680 - 26 Feb 2025

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This study demonstrates changes in the hydrodynamic regime associated with climate change in the southern Baltic over more than 70 years. The analysis of long-term data about sea level, the occurrence of ice cover, waves, and storm surges in the southern Baltic enabled the identification of spatiotemporal variability, including the detection of changes in intensity, frequency, and repeatability of these phenomena. The sea level in the southern Baltic rose by approximately 1 cm/decade from 1886 to 1955. Then, from 1956 to 2019, intensification was observed, and the sea level rose by 1.6 cm/decade and 1.9 cm in the western and eastern parts, respectively. The most intense decadal sea level change in 1955–2019 occurred in March (3.1 cm) and January (2.5 cm), while from July to December, it was at 0.8–1.3 cm. Statistical direct correlation analyses using Spearman’s rank method showed a weak but statistically significant relationship between the mean daily sea level with water temperature and air temperature measured at the same stations. An increase in the frequency of storms in individual decades and a decrease in the number of days with ice was demonstrated. There was no clear trend in the wave conditions regime during the period covered by the analysis in 1980–2021. Full article

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Room for Sea-Level Rise: Conceptual Perspectives to Keep The Netherlands Safe and Livable in the Long Term as Sea Level Rises

by Jos van Alphen, Stephan van der Biezen, Matthijs Bouw, Alex Hekman, Bas Kolen, Rob Steijn and Harm Albert Zanting

Water 2025, 17(3), 437; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17030437 - 5 Feb 2025

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An accelerated sea-level rise (SLR) may threaten the future livability of the Netherlands. Three perspectives to anticipate this SLR are elaborated here regarding technical, physical, and spatial aspects: Protect, Advance, and Accommodate. The overall objective was to explore the tools and measures that are available for adaptation, assess their spatial impacts, and identify dos and don’ts in current spatial issues like housing, climate adaptation, infrastructure, and the energy transition. Each elaboration was performed by a consortium consisting of representatives from private parties (engineering consultancy, project contractors, (landscape) architects, economists), knowledge institutes (including universities), and government, using an iterative process of model computations and design workshops. The elaborations made clear that a realistic and livable future perspective for the Dutch Delta continues to exist, even with a maximum analyzed SLR of 5 m, and will consist of a combination of elements from all three perspectives. This will require large investments and space for new and upgraded water infrastructure and will have large impacts on land use, water availability, agriculture, nature, residential buildings, shipping, and regional water systems. There is still a significant degree of uncertainty regarding future SLR; therefore, it is not advisable to make major investment decisions at this time. Nevertheless, some no-regret measures are already clear: continuation of the protection of the Randstad agglomeration (Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, and Utrecht) and its economic earning potential for future generations, adaptation of agriculture to more brackish and saline conditions, designation of space for additional future flood protection, extra storage capacity (for river discharge and increased precipitation), river discharge, and sand extraction (for future coastal maintenance). The research identified concrete actions for today’s decision-making processes, even though the time horizon of the analysis captures centuries. Including the perspectives in long term, policy planning is already necessary because the transition processes will take decades, if not more than a century, to be implemented. Full article

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A CiteSpace-Based Analysis of the Impact of Sea-Level Rise and Tropical Cyclones on Mangroves in the Context of Climate Change

by Siyu Liu, Yan Zhu, He Xiao, Jingliang Ye, Tingzhi Yang, Jin Ma and Dazhao Liu

Water 2024, 16(24), 3662; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16243662 - 19 Dec 2024

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This study aims to analyze the impact of sea-level rise and tropical cyclones on mangroves in the context of global climate change from 1993 to 2023, and to explore the development status, co-operative relationships and future trends in this research field. In order to analyze future research directions for mangroves in the context of climate, this study also provides an important basis and reference for the development of research related to the mitigation of natural disasters. Using CNKI and the Web of Science as data sources, this study employs the bibliometric tool CiteSpace 6.3 R1 to conduct a quantitative and visual analysis of the research field. The research findings indicate the following: (1) The volume of publications in this field has been increasing year by year; especially since 2010, the rate of increase has accelerated, indicating an increased academic interest in this area. (2) From the authorship maps of the two data sources, it can be observed that the collaboration network is dense, indicating the existence of co-operative relationships among researchers. (3) From the analysis of the keywords, it is evident that, with the rise of artificial intelligence, the focus of keywords has gradually shifted from traditional mangrove mechanism research and ecosystem studies to research on mangroves that integrates big data, artificial intelligence, and high-resolution remote sensing data. (4) As time has progressed, areas of research interest have been shifting from the study of disturbances and damage to mangrove vegetation to the study of mangrove resilience and vulnerability in the context of natural disasters, their carbon sequestration capabilities, and their protective functions against wind and waves. The use of remote sensing technology for the monitoring and conservation of mangroves has emerged as a key area of focus for future research. In future research, there will be a focus on the adaptive capacity of mangroves to varying degrees of sea-level rise and the increasing frequency of tropical cyclones, as well as on what measures can be taken to enhance the resilience of mangrove ecosystems. Quantitative and visual analysis of the development trends in this field can provide a reference for the construction of a disaster monitoring platform for mangroves affected by sea-level rise and tropical cyclones, and can aid the development of research aimed at mitigating the impacts of natural disasters. Furthermore, the integration of remote sensing technology and ecological models can facilitate more detailed research, offering more effective tools and strategies for the conservation and management of mangroves. This approach also provides a reference point for developing a monitoring platform for mangrove disasters associated with sea-level rise and the impact of tropical cyclones. Full article

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Establishing a Sea Level Rise-Adjusted Design Flood Elevation for Buildings: A Comparative Study of Methods

by Wendy Meguro, Josephine I. Briones, Eric Teeples and Charles H. Fletcher

Water 2025, 17(16), 2376; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17162376 - 11 Aug 2025

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Coastal high tide flooding doubled in the U.S. between 2000 and 2022 and sea level rise (SLR) due to climate change will dramatically increase exposure and vulnerability to flooding in the future. However, standards for elevating buildings in flood hazard areas, such as base flood elevations set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, are based on historical flood data and do not account for future SLR. To increase flood resilience in flood hazard areas, federal, state, regional, and municipal planning initiatives are developing guidance to increase elevation requirements for occupied spaces in buildings. However, methods to establish a flood elevation that specifically accounts for rising sea levels (or sea level rise-adjusted design flood elevation (SLR-DFE)) are not standardized. Many municipalities or designers lack clear guidance on developing or incorporating SLR-DFEs. This study compares guidance documents, policies, and methods for establishing an SLR-DFE. The authors found that the initiatives vary in author, water level measurement starting point, SLR scenario and timeframe, SLR adjustment, freeboard, design flood elevation, application (geography and building type), and whether it is required or recommended. The tables and graph compare the different initiatives, providing a useful summary for policymakers and practitioners to develop SLR-DFE standards. Full article

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Historical and Projected Future Hydrological Characteristics of the Mangrove Forest in the Ganges Delta—A Review

by Mohammad A. Mojid, Mohammed Mainuddin, Fazlul Karim and Shahriar M. Wahid

Water 2025, 17(6), 838; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17060838 - 14 Mar 2025

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Mangrove forests protect coastlines from erosion, enhance biodiversity, store carbon, and support coastal communities. These ecosystems rely on hydrological conditions. This paper reviews past, present, and future hydrological characteristics of Bangladesh’s Sundarbans to guide restoration and sustainable development. It examines historical and projected hydrological indicators, addressing knowledge gaps and suggesting strategies. Renowned for productivity, biodiversity, and socio-economic benefits, the Sundarbans depend on seasonal freshwater from the Ganges River. However, threats from climate change and human activities, including reduced freshwater flow due to India’s Farakka Barrage on the Ganges, rising salinity, cyclones, and pollution, endanger these ecosystems. The primary threat is mangrove destruction for alternate land use and reduced sediment supply due to upstream dam construction. Sea-level rise is a secondary concern, as a healthy Sundarbans delta could naturally accrete with adequate sediment input and mangrove growth. Sustainable management practices are critical, including maintaining upstream water flow, minimizing deforestation, and rehabilitating degraded areas. Alternative livelihoods and strategies addressing salinity rise are essential. Long-term approaches should adopt adaptive management and ensure sustainable resource use. Policy actions must regulate human activities, mitigate cyclone impacts, ensure freshwater availability, halt harmful industries, and promote awareness and surveillance. Protecting mangroves to reduce CO₂ emissions and advancing research are vital. Full article

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Modelling and Mapping Rapid-Onset Coastal Flooding: A Systematic Literature Review

by Alice Re, Lorenzo Minola and Alessandro Pezzoli

Water 2025, 17(4), 599; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17040599 - 19 Feb 2025

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Increases in the magnitude and frequency of extreme flood events are among the most impactful consequences of climate change. Coastal areas can potentially be affected by interactions among different flood drivers at the interface of terrestrial and marine ecosystems. At the same time, socio-economic processes of population growth and urbanization can lead to increases in local vulnerability to climate extremes in coastal areas. Within this context, research focusing on modelling and mapping rapid-onset coastal flooding is essential (a) to support flood risk management, (b) to design local climate adaptation policies and (c) to increase climate resilience of coastal communities. This systematic literature review delineates the state-of-the art of research on rapid-onset coastal flooding. It provides a comprehensive picture of the broad range of methodologies utilised to model flooding and highlights the commonly identified issues, both from a scientific standpoint and in terms of the policy implications of translating research outputs into actionable information. As flood maps represent fundamental instruments in the communication of research outcomes to support decision making and increase climate resilience, a focus on the spatial representation of coastal floods proposed in the literature is adopted in this review. Full article

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