Cephalopod Resilience in Changing Marine Ecosystems

Dear Colleagues,

Cephalopods, mainly including nautiluses, squids, octopuses, and cuttlefishes, are a diverse and ecologically significant group of marine organisms that play critical roles in marine food webs as both predators and prey, and their populations have shown notable responses to global environmental changes, such as ocean warming, acidification, and habitat shifts. In recent years, some cephalopod species have demonstrated population expansions and range shifts, making them important indicators of ecosystem change and resilience. Understanding cephalopod diversity, distribution, and ecological function is essential in terms of predicting how marine ecosystems will respond to ongoing environmental pressures.

This Special Issue aims to explore the diversity and ecological roles of cephalopods in a rapidly changing ocean. We invite studies that explore the following themes: (1) patterns of cephalopod biodiversity across different marine ecosystems, (2) the impacts of environmental change on cephalopod distribution and abundance, (3) their trophic interactions and roles in marine food webs, and (4) the evolutionary adaptations that contribute to their ecological success. By highlighting the diversity and ecological significance of cephalopods, this Special Issue aims to deepen our understanding of their contributions to marine ecosystems and their responses to global change.

We welcome original research, reviews, and perspectives contributing to our understanding of cephalopod diversity and its ecological significance in a changing world.

Prof. Dr. Xiaodong Zheng
Dr. Ran Xu
Guest Editors

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