Monitoring and Ecological Assessment of River Biodiversity
A special issue of Ecologies (ISSN 2673-4133).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2026 | Viewed by 63
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomonitoring and bioassessment; aquatic biodiversity conservation; nature-based solution
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Aquatic biodiversity maintains the stability and functionality of aquatic ecosystems and supports ecological services essential for human well-being. Monitoring and assessing aquatic biodiversity are crucial for understanding ecological dynamics and addressing challenges such as habitat degradation and environmental change. These efforts are of great significance for ecological restoration and the sustainable use of natural resources.
Research in this field serves as an important link connecting ecological understanding, problem diagnosis, and conservation actions. It provides scientific support for defining ecological red lines, evaluating restoration projects, and guiding conservation and management practices. This Special Issue will provide academics an opportunity to present their latest research findings related to the monitoring, ecological assessment, and sustainable management of riverine aquatic organisms. We sincerely invite submissions focusing on biogeography, ecology, and conservation biology, with the aim of deepening our understanding of riverine aquatic biodiversity and promoting the health and sustainability of aquatic ecosystems.
Dr. Sen Ding
Guest Editor
Dr. Xiaoxuan Li
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- biodiversity and biogeographical patterns
- ecological assessment
- biomonitoring methods
- invasive species
- conservation management
- river ecology
- ecosystem health
- restoration ecology
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