Coastal Aquaculture for Climate and Biodiversity Resilience: The Role of Macroalgae and Bivalves
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Diversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 73
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue invites case studies, reviews, laboratory and field experiments, and short communications that examine how macroalgae and bivalve aquaculture contribute to climate change mitigation and the enhancement or conservation of coastal biodiversity.
We welcome contributions that explore the physiological, ecological, and socio-ecological dimensions of low-trophic aquaculture systems as nature-based solutions to address multiple environmental stressors. The aim is to highlight the potential of seaweed and bivalve farming to support resilient coastal ecosystems, sustain biodiversity, and provide adaptive strategies in the face of global change.
Dr. Pablo P. Leal
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nature-based solutions
- marine farming
- coastal conservation
- biodiversity protection
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