Marine Aquatic Species: Innovations in Health and Conservation
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 September 2025 | Viewed by 49
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aquatic animal health and disease management; sustainable aquaculture practices; marine conservation; climate change and environmental stressors; ecosystem interactions
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Interests: ecology of disturbance; climate change; multiple stressors; fish and bivalve; ecological modeling; aquaculture; fisheries; stable isotopes
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Marine aquatic species—including fish, shellfish, corals, and seaweeds—are vital to global food security, and biodiversity. However, these species and their habitats face numerous challenges, including infectious diseases, environmental stressors, overexploitation, habitat degradation, and the accelerating impacts of climate change. This Special Issue, “Marine Aquatic Species: Innovations in Health and Conservation”, seeks to showcase cutting-edge research and practical solutions to address these challenges.
We welcome interdisciplinary studies that explore advancements in sustainable aquaculture practices, ecosystem resilience, biodiversity preservation, and innovative approaches to disease management and diagnostics. Contributions may include novel technologies for aquaculture, genetic and genomic tools, and research addressing the impacts of climate change on marine organisms. Topics such as the integration of aquaculture with natural ecosystems and habitat restoration are particularly encouraged.
This Special Issue aims to foster a holistic understanding of the interactions between marine species, aquaculture systems, and their environments. By highlighting the latest research and innovations, we hope to contribute to the development of sustainable solutions that balance production needs with ecosystem health and resilience. Researchers are invited to submit original articles, reviews, and case studies that advance the science and practice of marine aquatic species conservation and sustainability.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that address the following topics:
- Health and disease management in marine species (fish, shellfish, corals, seaweeds);
- Innovations in sustainable aquaculture practices and technologies;
- Conservation strategies, biodiversity management, and habitat restoration;
- Environmental impacts and climate adaptation strategies for marine species;
- Interactions between aquaculture and natural ecosystems, including IMTA systems;
- Contributions to marine ecosystem services and carbon sequestration.
Dr. Hisham A. Abdelrahman
Prof. Dr. Gianluca Sarà
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- marine fish
- shellfish
- aquaculture
- disease management
- conservation
- climate change
- genetics and genomics
- fish health management
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