Eighteen peer-reviewed papers provide a better understanding of the sediment-water environment and better management practices due to their potential impact on human health and the environment. In particular, they need to be considered during efforts to meet sustainability requirements. Specific topics include:
• Sustainability indicators
• Fate and transport of contaminants
• Ecotoxicology and bioavailability
• Port and harbor management
• Sediment quality assessment tools
• In situ and ex situ remediation technologies
• Natural recovery processes
• Sediment transport
• Risk assessment and decision making
• Sampling, monitoring and performance evaluation
• Habitat restoration and biodiversity
• Sediment and site characterization
• Marine and fresh water sediments