The Impact of Contamination on Fishes
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Environment and Climate Change".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 January 2026 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bioaccumulation; biomarkers; freshwater; metallomics; metalloproteins; metals; metal nanoparticles
Interests: biomarkers; bioindicators; ecotoxicology; metals; microplastics; environmental pollution; bioaccumulation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Water pollution, which originates from point and diffuse sources, presents a serious problem that affects at least half the world’s population; it is therefore crucial not only to establish the types of contamination that occur and the degree to which they occur, but also to define the effects that exposure to contaminants can induce in aquatic bioindicator organisms. Fish are often the organisms of choice when aiming to assess the impact of contamination, both in freshwater and marine ecosystems. From an ecological point of view, fish are at the top of the aquatic food chain, and therefore mirror the combination of biotic and abiotic conditions in the aquatic environment. In addition, the size and mass of their organs facilitate the performance from various analyses, while their long lifespan results in more pronounced effects, such as the accumulation of contaminants in their organs and chronic alterations to their health. Furthermore, since fish are used in the human diet, it is also crucial to determine their health status and estimate the risks associated with their consumption as a source of toxic substances.
This Special Issue aims to present articles that address the impact of contamination on fish, including both marine and freshwater species. Publications should focus on the bioaccumulation of contaminants, biomarker responses (from molecular to population level), histopathology and health issues, changes in biodiversity, mechanisms of detoxification and toxicity, as well as the development of novel methodologies and biomarkers for recognizing the effects of contamination. Additional topics that are related to the theme of the Special Issue but not mentioned here will be considered for publication.
Dr. Zrinka Dragun
Dr. Tatjana Mijošek Pavin
Dr. Dušica Ivanković
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- bioaccumulation
- biomarkers
- eDNA
- freshwater
- histopathology
- marine
- metallomics
- metals/metalloids
- microplastics
- organic contaminants
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