Ecological Aquaculture: Mechanisms, Modeling, and Sustainability in a Changing Environment
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Diversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aquaculture ecology; ecosystem ecology; nitrogen cycle; aquaculture model; pond culture
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Interests: ecological aquaculture; integrated agriculture and aquaculture; adaptation; fish behavior
Interests: crustacean behavioral ecology; aquatic animal physiology; nutritional ecology; ecological aquaculture
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Ecological aquaculture offers a sustainable approach to aquatic food production by emphasizing ecosystem health, resource efficiency, and species adaptability. This Special Issue focuses on the ecological mechanisms and innovative practices that support sustainable aquaculture under environmental and climate stress. We welcome studies on the behavioral and physiological adaptations of cultured species, nutrient cycling and ecological processes in aquaculture ecosystems, and the application of models that can be used to optimize system design and management. Contributions may include field-based ecological assessments, experimental studies, or modeling approaches related to integrated systems such as pond culture, multi-trophic systems, and co-culture models. By showcasing interdisciplinary research, this Special Issue aims to inform both science and practice toward more resilient and environmentally sound aquaculture systems.
Dr. Bin Wen
Dr. Jiamin Sun
Dr. Yunfei Sun
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ecological aquaculture
- fish adaptation
- nutrient cycling
- aquaculture systems
- sustainability
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