Sediment literacy can be defined as “The state of knowing about or being familiar with sediment. It concerns both a popular awareness about the importance of sediment and specialized, practice-oriented knowledge related to achieving sediment health.”* SedNet wants to boost sediment literacy! Thus, we ask you to please share inspiring examples to boost sediment literacy. …

From June 4-5, the SedNet workshop was held in Hamburg, Germany, bringing together experts, researchers, and professionals to discuss the latest developments and innovations in sediment management. On June 4th, the Working Group Circular Economy and the Working Group Quality held joint sessions, while the Working Group Education-Science-Policy Interfacing & Sediment Management Concepts (ESPI-SMC) also …

Save the Date: 14th International SedNet Conference, 2025 We are pleased to announce the 14th International SedNet Conference, which will be held from October 6–10, 2025, at the University of Madrid in Madrid, Spain. The conference theme is “Healthy Sediments.” Stay tuned for more details about the conference and the call for abstracts!

A few days ago, Antonella Ausili left us after a long and courageous battle against an illness that, still in 2024, seems indestructible. Research manager and highly esteemed researcher in the field of integrated assessment and protection of coastal marine environments at a national and international level, she was, for many of us, a determined …

“Sediment continuum: applying an integrated management approach” For the JSS Special Issue, “Sediment continuum: applying an integrated management approach”, we invite manuscripts that have been presented as talks or posters at the SedNet 2023 conference aiming to explore various challenges and proposed solutions related to sediments. We welcome theoretical and case studies that address, among …

“Dredging in a changing world, leading science and business in the dredging industry” CEDA Dredging Days is the flagship conference of CEDA and is the main event on the dredging industry calendar in the CEDA (EMEA) region. It is widely considered to be the primary forum for leading researchers and industry experts, to share ideas, …

Dear SedNet Conference 2023 Participants,  To support your travel arrangements, we have put together a document with logistical information for the conference. It is recommended that you save this document on your device, as it covers travel instructions, includes a campus map, and provides links to aid in your trip planning. Additionally, participants attending the …

Dear Confernce Participants,  We are excited to unveil the conference dinner’s venue. The dinner will be held at the Museu da Cerveja, also known as the ‘beer museum’. This unique location promises an unforgettable experience. Beyond the dinner festivities, you will have the opportunity to explore the museum’s offerings before, during, and after the dinner …

The SedNet Conference 2023 will bring together leading experts, researchers, and professionals from various disciplines to explore the fascinating field of sediment management. With carefully curated sessions and a diverse lineup of speakers, we are confident that this conference will stimulate compelling discussions, provide valuable insights, and create an exceptional networking opportunity for all attendees. …

It is with heavy hearts that we share the obituaries of Professor Goran Dave, who passed away on March 20, 2023, at the age of 77. Goran was an esteemed researcher in sediment toxicity, and his contributions to the scientific field will forever be remembered. Two articles dedicated to Goran’s life and work have just …