Advanced Studies in Marine Geomechanics and Geotechnics

Dear Colleagues,

The study of marine geomechanics and geotechnics has emerged as a crucial field in our understanding of the complex interactions between water and the sea bed. It involves the investigation of geological, geophysical, and geotechnical processes in marine environments, encompassing seabed sediments, coastal areas, and offshore structures. The field integrates principles from geology, engineering, and environmental science to address challenges associated with marine and coastal exploration, infrastructure development, and environmental management. Key areas of focus in advanced studies include seabed characterization, sediment dynamics, scour erosion, slope stability analysis, foundation design for offshore structures, and risk assessment in marine environments. Advanced imaging techniques and remote sensing have revolutionized our understanding of seabed morphology and sediment distribution. Furthermore, advancements in numerical modeling and simulation techniques have enhanced our ability to predict complex processes such as submarine landslides, sediment transport, and seabed responses to anthropogenic activities. The studies focus on minimizing the environmental impact of dredging operations, assessing the stability of submarine pipelines and cables, and evaluating the geohazards associated with dredged sediments and coastal development.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to publish exciting research related to the above subjects and to provide and disseminate the articles freely for research, teaching, and reference purposes.

Dr. Ahmed Benamar
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• marine environment
• geotechnics
• offshore structures
• sediment dynamics
• scour erosion