Rising Stars in Coastal Ocean Processes 2026

Recognising the future leaders of Coastal Ocean Processes is fundamental to safeguarding tomorrow's driving force in innovation.​



​This collection will showcase the high-quality work of internationally recognized researchers in the early stages of their careers. We aim to highlight research by leading scientists of the future across the entire breadth of Coastal Ocean Processes, and present advances in theory, experiment and methodology with applications to compelling problems.​



Please note, contributions to the collection are by invitation only. Please inform the Editorial Office at marinescience@frontiersin.org once you are prepared to submit.​



​All Rising Star researchers will be suggested by established Editors within our board in recognition of their influence on the future directions in their respective fields.​



​While future innovations in Coastal Ocean Processes are yet to be discovered, this Research Topic will give us a hint at whom to follow.