Taxonomy, Diversity and Distribution of Marine Clupeiformes

Dear Colleagues,

The order Clupeiformes includes more than 400 species, often commonly called sardines or anchovies. This order includes many species important for fisheries, such as Engraulis ringens and Clupea harengus, and is used for a variety of purposes, including food, fertilizer, aquaculture feed, and fish bait. However, research into the biodiversity of Clupeiformes has not been conducted sufficiently. Many species continue to face heavy fishing pressure around the world, and many species inhabit shallow coastal waters that are vulnerable to development. Some species are thought to be silently at risk of extinction. We will be publishing a Special Issue dealing with fundamental research to reduce potential risks to the biodiversity of this group.

Dr. Harutaka Hata
Guest Editor

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