Marine Conservation

A section of Conservation (ISSN 2673-7159).

Section Information

Aim

The Marine Conservation Section is dedicated to the multidisciplinary science of protecting and preserving ecosystems in oceans and seas. To this end, the Section aims to publish both fundamental and applied research on the management of marine resources, with particular encouragement for manuscripts that span multiple marine systems, species, and/or geographical locations and that adopt a forward-looking perspective. Specifically, we welcome submissions from the social, ecological, environmental, and engineering sciences, as well as the humanities, that focus on critical challenges in the conservation and restoration of marine species, habitats, and ecosystems.

Scope

Topics considered in the scope of this Section include the following:

  • Biology and biodiversity of marine life;
  • Marine ecosystems and environments;
  • Marine organism health;
  • Status of marine species or habitats of conservation concern;
  • Impacts of anthropogenic activities on marine species or habitats;
  • Methods to mitigate impacts or stressors on marine ecosystems;
  • Methods to restore depleted populations or degraded habitats;
  • Theoretical or applied research in marine conservation, restoration, and sustainability;
  • Interdisciplinary studies with a focus on social science in conservation.

Editorial Board

Special Issues

Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:

Papers Published

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