Marine Biodiversity and Ecophysiology Under Changing Marine Habitats
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: 10 July 2025 | Viewed by 956
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Interests: pelagic biodiversity; zoology; ecology and evolution; aquatic ecosystems; zooplankton; marine biology; crustacea copepoda; biogeography; aquatic fauna; systematics (taxonomy); species list; biometry; invasive species; submarine caves; scientific museum
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Marine biodiversity is correlated with the health and stability of marine habitats. Biodiversity is significantly impacted by variations in environmental conditions, whether due to natural processes or anthropogenic activities. Addressing the challenges posed by changing marine habitats requires a comprehensive and integrated approach to preserve their rich biodiversity. Apart from the recognition of how many life strategies (the biodiversity) can co-exist in the same habitat and the complex frame in which this goal can be realized, a clarifying contribution comes from ecophysiology, which focuses on the acclimatation and responses of organisms to their natural habitats, particularly how they adapt, survive, and maintain their ecological roles in the present dynamic scenario. Ecophysiology elucidates the mechanisms behind diversity in marine environments, referring to the variations in physiological traits and functions at intra- and inter-species levels, as well as across different ecosystems, as a key component of biodiversity, underpinning ecological interactions and ecosystem functions.
This Special Issue aims to cover the most recent insights into research on marine biodiversity and ecophysiology under changing marine habitats, with a particular emphasis on emerging approaches and methodologies.
Prof. Dr. Genuario Belmonte
Dr. Maria Giulia Lionetto
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ontogenetic diversity
- marine habitats
- community dynamics
- ecophysiology
- physiological diversity
- phenotypic plasticity
- climate change
- habitat stressors
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