Advancing Research for the Management and Conservation of Diadromous Fish
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Biology and Ecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2025) | Viewed by 1002
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aquatic ecology; fish migrations; exotic species; fisheries management; ecological connectivity
Interests: estuarine ecology; fish migrations; biological invasions
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Diadromous fish face multiple threats, often acting in tandem, such as climate change, habitat fragmentation, overfishing and invasive species. This complex framework makes their management and conservation increasingly difficult, but more research is needed to fully understand the long-term impacts of these threats.
Recent advances in biotelemetry, otolith chemistry, stable isotope analysis, eDNA and high-resolution genetic tools are transforming how we track movements, assess genetic diversity and identify critical habitats. Additionally, ecological modelling, remote sensing and habitat suitability assessments are essential for predicting future population trends and evaluating conservation strategies.
Significant knowledge gaps remain, especially regarding marine life stages and how large populations respond to environmental change. We need interdisciplinary approaches that combine scientific research, conservation strategies and policy development to tackle these issues.
This Special Issue invites original research and review articles that explore new perspectives on diadromous species. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, metapopulation dynamics, fisheries management, ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation and socio-ecological approaches to the conservation of these ecologically and economically valuable species.
Dr. Carlos Antunes
Dr. Pedro Morais
Dr. Ester Dias
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- diadromous fishes
- climate change
- conservation
- fisheries management
- genetic diversity
- habitat connectivity
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