Ecotoxicology Studies on Pollutants Induced Toxicity in Fish
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Environment and Climate Change".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 6 September 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editor
Interests: ecotoxicology; emergent pollution; fish; non-invasive methods; biomarkers; immunity
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pollution in aquatic environments is rising due to human activities, chemical use, persistence, and limited wastewater treatment. Its presence in aquatic ecosystems poses significant risks to aquatic biota, particularly fish. Chronic exposure of fish to environmentally relevant concentrations of pollutants can lead to endocrine disruption, oxidative stress, genotoxicity, immunotoxicity, behavioural changes, and impaired reproduction, with potential population- and ecosystem-level consequences. Fish, as key bioindicators, provide valuable insights into pollutant bioaccumulation, trophic transfer, and potential human health risks. In this context, non-invasive techniques and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) are gaining interest, enabling the assessment of pollution-induced effects while minimizing animal use and improving ethical, regulatory, and ecological relevance.
For this Special Issue, we invite the contribution of high-quality original research and reviews on the toxicological effects of pollutants in fish, with particular interest in freshwater species. Studies on marine species are also welcome. Submissions may include laboratory or field studies that explore mechanisms of action, assess sublethal or acute effects at molecular, cellular, individual, or population levels. Articles applying non-invasive techniques or NAMs approaches will be highly appreciated. Articles, short communications, and reviews that advance understanding of pollutant occurrence, fate, and impacts, while identifying knowledge gaps to guide monitoring, mitigation, and sustainable ecosystem management, are encouraged.
Dr. Carmen González-Fernández
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fish
- pollutants
- bioindicators
- stress
- non-invasive methods
- NAMs
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