Towards Resilient Seas: Marine Biodiversity and Ecological Functioning in a Changing Ocean
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Diversity and Ecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2026 | Viewed by 1955
Special Issue Editors
Interests: physiology; crustaceans; fish; energy metabolism; digestion; digestive enzymes; immunology; diet development; aquaculture improvement
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Dear Colleagues,
The marine biosphere harbors an extraordinary diversity of life, intricate ecological interactions, and essential ecosystem services that support global environmental and human well-being. However, accelerating biodiversity loss, climate change, habitat degradation, and anthropogenic pressures threaten the integrity of marine ecosystems worldwide. This Special Issue invites original research, reviews, and methodological advances that investigate the structure and function of marine biodiversity across spatial and temporal scales. We seek contributions exploring organism–environment interactions, food web dynamics, functional diversity, the role and effectiveness of marine protected areas (MPAs), habitat restoration, and ecological resilience under scenarios of global change. Particular emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary studies that integrate biological, ecological, and conservation perspectives. Submissions focusing on a wide range of marine environments—from coastal zones to the deep sea—are welcome. Research that highlights the importance of biodiversity in sustaining ocean health and informs adaptive management strategies will be prioritized. By gathering diverse insights into the ecological roles of marine organisms and the mechanisms that sustain ecosystem functioning, this issue aims to promote science-based approaches to marine conservation and to contribute to building more resilient seas in the Anthropocene.
Dr. Leandro Rodríguez-Viera
Dr. Dorka Cobián-Rojas
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- marine conservation
- ecosystem-based management
- biodiversity
- climate change adaptation
- restoration process
- ecological connectivity
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