The handbook contains a comprehensive compilation of topics that are at the forefront of many of the technical advances in ocean waves, coastal, and ocean engineering. More than 110 internationally recognized authorities in the field of coastal and ocean engineering have contributed articles in their areas of expertise to this handbook. These international luminaries are from highly respected universities and renowned research and consulting organizations around the world. Contents: Shallow-Water Waves; Water Level Fluctuations; Coastal and Offshore Structures; Wave-Structure-Soil Interaction; Ports and Harbors; Coastal Sediment Processes; Environmental Problems; Sustainable Coastal Development; Coastal Hazards; Ocean Energy; Physical Modeling and Numerical Model Validation Coastal Engineering Practice and Education.