New Challenges in Aquatic Ecosystems and Their Biodiversity
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Ecology Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 23
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Aquatic ecosystems face increasing challenges due to anthropogenic pressures, including climate change, habitat degradation, biological invasions, and pollution. These pressures affect biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and services that are vital for both nature and human well-being. This Special Issue aims to compile innovative research addressing these challenges, with a particular focus on ecological responses, conservation strategies, and the use of emerging technologies to understand and mitigate biodiversity loss in aquatic environments. We welcome contributions from marine, freshwater, and transitional ecosystems.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Impacts of climate change and pollution on aquatic ecosystems;
- Biodiversity loss and ecosystem services;
- Monitoring tools and modeling approaches;
- Invasive species and resilience mechanisms;
- Conservation and restoration strategies.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Janeide De Assis Padilha
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- aquatic ecosystems
- biodiversity
- climate change
- emerging pollutants
- invasive species
- conservation
- ecosystem services
- monitoring tools
- ecological resilience
- freshwater and marine
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