Impacts of Environmental Stressors on Aquatic Animals: Mechanisms, Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies

Dear Colleagues,

Aquatic animals are increasingly exposed to a variety of environmental stressors, including chemical pollutants, temperature fluctuations, hypoxia, acidification and microplastics. These stressors can disrupt physiological, biochemical, and behavioral processes, threatening the stability of aquatic ecosystems and fisheries resources. This Special Issue aims to present recent advances in understanding the impacts of environmental stressors on aquatic species from multiple perspectives, including molecular and cellular mechanisms, ecological assessments and mitigation strategies.

We particularly welcome studies focusing on oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, endocrine disruption, immune modulation and adaptive responses under combined or chronic exposure scenarios. Contributions may include experimental studies, risk assessment models, omics-based analyses and innovative mitigation approaches such as bio-remediation or green aquaculture technologies. By integrating toxicology, physiology and environmental management, this Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive view of how aquatic animals respond to environmental challenges and to promote sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems.

Dr. Yuhang Hong
Dr. Cong Zhang
Prof. Dr. Xiaozhen Yang
Prof. Dr. Liulan Zhao
Dr. Xiaowen Long
Dr. Meimei Liu
Guest Editors

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