Life in Layers: Age and Growth of Fishes
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Biology and Ecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2026 | Viewed by 68
Special Issue Editors
Interests: marine ecology; fish biology; population ecology; life history strategies; biodiversity; conservation biology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue, titled Life in Layers: Age and Growth of Fishes, focuses on the biological basis and ecological significance of age and growth in fish, synthesizing recent scientific advances, methodological innovations and current challenges in marine and freshwater ecosystems. It covers varied topics, including methods for age determination, growth modelling, intra- and inter-specific variability in growth patterns and the influence of environmental and anthropogenic factors on growth. Particular focus is placed on the application of age and growth data in fisheries management, species conservation, climate change impact assessment, habitat restoration, aquaculture development and ecosystem modelling. By bringing together current scientific knowledge and interdisciplinary approaches, this Special Issue will enable a comprehensive understanding of the ageing- and growth-related processes that characterize fish populations. In doing so, it will build on the existing scientific literature that recognizes age and growth data as fundamental components in fisheries science and aquatic ecology.
Dr. Antonela Sovulj
Dr. Branko Dragičević
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- fish growth
- age determination
- growth modeling
- life-history traits
- fisheries management
- environmental drivers
- anthropogenic impacts
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