Dear Colleagues,

Physical oceanography focuses on understanding the physical properties and processes of the world's oceans. It primarily deals with the study of the physical characteristics of seawater; the movement of ocean currents, waves, the distribution of temperature and salinity; and the interaction between the ocean and the atmosphere. The processes studied present a wide range of spatial scales, ranging from centimeter scales relevant to turbulence to the many thousand-kilometer scales of the global circulation, as well as from deep ocean and broader scales to shallow waters and local scales.

This Special Issue has specific objectives that aim to advance knowledge, promote collaboration, and disseminate cutting-edge research in this field. The primary objective is to showcase the latest developments and breakthroughs in the field of physical oceanography. This approach involves presenting research that employs novel methods, technologies, or approaches to study ocean processes. Physical oceanography often overlaps with other disciplines, like climate science, marine biology, and environmental science. This Special Issue aims to encourage interdisciplinary research by featuring studies that bridge gaps between these fields, serving as a platform for collaboration among researchers from different institutions, regions, or countries. Encouraging international cooperation and the exchange of ideas is a valuable goal of this Special Issue, which acts as a forum for discussing the future directions of physical oceanography research. This Special Issue will also focus on addressing the numerous challenges that face physical oceanography, including understanding climate change impacts, ocean circulation dynamics, and the behavior of marine ecosystems, by featuring research that provides insights and solutions. As technology evolves, so does our ability to study the ocean. This Special Issue aims to introduce and discuss cutting-edge technologies, such as autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), satellite remote sensing, and high-performance computing, used in physical oceanography research. Lastly, this Special Issue aspires to have a lasting impact on the field by contributing to the body of knowledge and serving as a reference source for researchers, educators, and students interested in physical oceanography.

Prof. Dr. João Miguel Dias
Dr. Mª Teresa de Castro Rodríguez
Guest Editors

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• thermohaline circulation
• wind-induced circulation
• Ekman transport
• tides
• sea level change
• tsunamis
• storm surges
• surface waves
• internal waves
• planetary waves
• ocean–atmosphere interaction
• climate variability
• remote sensing