Marine Vertebrate Physiology

Dear Colleagues,

We feel that now is the time to assess the state of art regarding marine vertebrate physiology, and to suggest directions for future research. Marine mammals, elasmobranch and teleost fish are subjects of new interests related to climate challenges, protective choices leading to policy actions, fisheries and aquaculture. Knowledge of the physiology of these is much needed to support research. Review papers on the current state of knowledge on marine vertebrate physiology, and original papers on new aspects and achievements are welcome for publication in a Special Issue of the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering.

Topics of interest for the Special Issue include, but are not limited to:

• Review papers providing a broad context for the understanding of marine vertebrate physiology in term of systems (nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine, reproductive, etc.) or of functions (metabolism, vision, smell, etc.)
• Research papers addressing new studies related to these aspects
• Updates on mechanisms mediating physiological functions (e.g., hormone/neurotransmitter receptors, genomic/ non-genomic effects, effectors; etc.)
• Mechanisms that allow marine vertebrates to cope with climate change.

Prof. Elena Fabbri
Guest Editor

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• marine mammals
• marine elasmobranch
• teleost fish
• animal physiology
• climate change
• mechanisms of physiological functions