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Marine Drugs publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Sustainable Extraction and Valorization of Marine Bioactive Compounds submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: green extraction; marine bioactive compounds; sustainable valorization; blue biotechnology; circular bioeconomy
Marine Toxins Driving Next-Generation Therapeutics and Technologies submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine venoms; marine toxins including neurotoxins; marine natural products; marine peptides; ecological function of marine toxins; biochemical diversity; therapeutic applications; metabolomics; proteomics; transcriptomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Toxins)
Innovations in Marine Algal Biotechnology: From Bioprocessing to Applications
edited by Maria Elena Barone
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine natural products; biorefinery; antimicrobials; antioxidants; pigments; anticancer agents; microalgae; macroalgae; bioprocessing; marine bio-commodities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Biotechnology Related to Drug Discovery or Production)
Polysaccharides and Phytochemicals from Marine Resources: Structure, Activity, and Applications
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submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: isolation; structure; polysaccharide; phytochemicals; identification; biological activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Pharmacology)
Applications of Marine Microalgal Biotechnology
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submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1203 | Submission Open
Keywords: microalgae; biotechnology; synthetic biology; metabolic engineering; bioprocess engineering; fermentation; biochemistry; natural compounds; marine drugs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Biotechnology Related to Drug Discovery or Production)
Sustainable High-Value Applications of Marine Side Streams
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submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine side streams; circular bioeconomy; sustainable valorization; high-value applications; bioactive compounds; by-products; biorefinery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Biotechnology Related to Drug Discovery or Production)
The Biological Significance of Fucose-Based Polysaccharides and Oligosaccharides from the Sea
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submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: fucose; fucoidan; oligosaccharide; human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs); prebiotic; probiotic; synbiotic; microbiome; anti-inflammation; gut health; brown algae; holothuria; fucosylated chondroitin sulfate
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Pharmacology)
Proteomic Studies for the Identification and Characterization of Marine Bioactive Molecules, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3804 | Submission Open
Keywords: omics; proteomics; bioproducts; anti-bacterial; anti-tumor; anti-viral; anti-aging; anti-inflammatory; anti-fungal
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Biotechnology Related to Drug Discovery or Production)
Eco-Friendly Extraction Processes for Obtaining Marine Bioactive Products
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 411 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine natural products; integrated biorefinery; sustainable extraction; marine bioresources; green solvent extraction; marine bioprocessing; marine sustainability; advanced extraction technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Biotechnology Related to Drug Discovery or Production)
Microalgae Cultures and Their Value in Nutraceutical/Cosmetic Industry submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open
Keywords: microalgae industrialization; active biomolecules; antioxidants; prebiotics; ω -3 fatty acids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Biotechnology Related to Drug Discovery or Production)
Advances in Research on Fucoidan: Potential as Drug and Functional Food
edited by and Nisansala Liyanage
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: fucoidan; functional oligo-fucoidans; structure– function; green extraction/biorefinery; drug delivery & biomaterials; gut microbiome; immunomodulation & inflammation; oncology adjuvant; cardiometabolic/atherosclerosis; quality control & regulatory science
Unexploited Marine Resources as Novel Sources of Antioxidants
edited by and Rafael Barros Gomes Câmara
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine natural products; antioxidant compounds; algae-derived antioxidants; marine microorganisms; oxidative stress; bioactivity metabolites; nutraceuticals; marine biotechnology; drug discovery; sustainable bioprospecting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Pharmacology)
Bioactive Natural Products from Marine Cyanobacteria: From Discovery to Valorization submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine cyanobacteria; natural products; bioactive metabolites; anticancer compounds; antimicrobial agents; pigment valorization; sustainable bioprocessing; biosynthetic pathways; synthetic biology; biotechnological applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Biotechnology Related to Drug Discovery or Production)
Polysaccharides from Marine Environment
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharides; oligosaccharides; bioactivity; functional properties; chitin; chitosan; fucoidan; alginate; laminarin; carrageenan; agar; ulvan
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Biotechnology Related to Drug Discovery or Production)
Enzymes Derived from Marine Sources
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine enzymes; CAZymes; proteases; lipases; extremozymes; psychrophilic enzymes; halophilic enzymes; industrial
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Pharmacology)
Natural Products from Soft Corals and Their Associated Microbes
edited by Ming-Zhi Su
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: soft corals; soft coral-associated microbes; marine natural products; synthetic derivatives based on marine natural products; biosynthesis pathways; bioactivity; chemical ecology; pharmacological mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Structural Studies on Marine Natural Products)
Innovative Marine Nanomaterials in Targeted Drug Delivery submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine nanomaterials; drug delivery systems; marine polysaccharides (e.g.; chitosan; fucoidan; alginate); nanocarriers and nanostructures; targeted therapy and controlled release; marine-derived bioactive compounds; cancer nanomedicine; biocompatibility and biodegradability; nano-biomaterials from the marine environment; translational nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials of Marine Origin)
Marine-Derived Novel Antimicrobial Agents submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine natural compounds; antibiotic resistance; antimicrobial agents; anti-biofilm compounds; anti-virulence agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Chemoecology for Drug Discovery)
High-Value Algae Products, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2999 | Submission Open
Keywords: seaweed; microalgae; biochemical composition; cultivation; industrial application; biotechnology; biomass; biological activity
Marine Bioactive Compounds for Skin Health
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5876 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine bioactive compounds; marine metabolites; skin health; skin inflammation; marine pharmaceuticals
Marine Antiparasitic Agents, 2nd Edition
edited by , Anabela Cordeiro-da-Silva and Diana Resende
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3470 | Submission Open
Keywords: antiparasitic; marine agents; safe extraction; green chemistry; parasites; helminths; protozoans
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Pharmacology)
Innovative Biotechnology Processes for Marine By-Products: From Waste Stream to Value Stream
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3007 | Submission Open
Keywords: circular bioeconomy; blue biotechnology; discard-derived molecules; marine bioactive valorization; zero-waste processing; fishery biorefinery; enzymatic bioconversion; marine ingredient LCA
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Biotechnology Related to Drug Discovery or Production)
Research on Marine Antimicrobial Peptides
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1640 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine antimicrobial peptides; structural diversity; host defense mechanisms; multidrug-resistant pathogens; mining and exploration; biosynthesis; anti-infective mechanism; immunoregulation; nanoparticle-based delivery systems; AI-based prediction technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Chemoecology for Drug Discovery)
Marine Bioactive Substances: From By-Products to Innovative Applications
edited by and Dandan Ren
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1256 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; biological activity; peptide; protein hydrolysates; extract methods; molecular structures; functional characteristics; by-product utilization; bioaccessibility and bioavailability
Defying the Odds: Innate Immunity in Invertebrates Living in Deep-Sea Extreme Environments
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 565 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep-sea ecosystems; marine extreme environments; deep-sea invertebrates; invertebrate innate immunity; evolutionary immunology; secondary metabolites from deep sea invertebrates
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Chemoecology for Drug Discovery)
Marine Microbial Metabolites: Isolation, Bioactivity, and Therapeutic Potential
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine natural products; marine microorganism; metabolites; isolation; structure elucidation; bioactive; therapeutic potential
Marine Natural Products Against Inflammatory-Based Diseases submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open
Keywords: N-3 PUFA; marine-derived ingredients; nutraceutical; triglycerides; cardiovascular diseases; obesity; metabolic syndrome; neurodegenerative disease; rheumatoid arthritis; inflammatory bowel diseases; cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Pharmacology)
Synthesis, Optimization and Biological Activity of Marine Natural Product
edited by Shengrong Liao and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine natural product; synthesis; optimization; biological evaluation; anticancer; antimicrobial activity; design and synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry of Marine Natural Products)
Bioactive Substances from Jellyfish
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: jellyfish; bioactive substances; isolation and purification; peptides; toxin; polysaccharides; bioactivity evaluation; mechanism
Value-Added Products from Marine Fishes, 2nd Edition
edited by Helena Maria Lourenço, and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine fishes; bioactivity; health benefits; blue economy; chronic diseases
Marine Natural Products for Innovative Dermocosmetic Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine natural products; dermocosmetics; photoprotection; acne management; cancer therapy support; skin microbiome; wound healing; anti-senescence; blue biotechnology; sustainable formulation
Effects of Marine Natural Products in Brain Health and Metabolic Diseases, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroprotection; mood disorders; sleep; pain; addiction; inflammation; antioxidants; metabolic syndrome; polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); weight loss
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Pharmacology)
Computational and Experimental Advances in Bioactive Molecules from Marine Microorganisms
edited by and Mariana Alves Reis
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine bioactive metabolites; computational biology; multi-omics integration; machine learning; drug discovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Biotechnology Related to Drug Discovery or Production)
Advances in the Application of Analytical Techniques for Marine Drugs Discovery
edited by
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug development; hit identification; lead optimisation; targets; biological effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Structural Studies on Marine Natural Products)
Cultivation and Chemical Profiling of Marine Microorganisms
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine microorganisms; cultivation techniques; metabolomics; biosynthetic gene clusters; natural product discovery; marine fungi and actinobacteria; LC– MS/MS and NMR profiling; genome mining; co-culture and elicitation; antibiotic and bioactive compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Biotechnology Related to Drug Discovery or Production)
Advances in Secondary Metabolites from Mangrove Holobiont
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3494 | Submission Open
Keywords: mangrove holobiont; natural products; pharmacological activities; biosynthetic mechanisms; symbionts communicate; lead compound
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Chemoecology for Drug Discovery)
Bioactive Compounds from Marine Invertebrates
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolite; peptide; marine invertebrate; marine natural products; biotechnological application; drugs; metabolomic; proteomic; bioinformat
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Chemoecology for Drug Discovery)
Chemical Defense in Marine Organisms, 4th Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: defense strategies; stress responses; toxins; secondary metabolites; marine organisms; enzymatic pathway activation; bioactive compounds; biotechnological applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Chemoecology for Drug Discovery)
Genome Mining and Discovery of Marine Bioactive Secondary Metabolites
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submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open
Keywords: genome mining; marine natural products; structure elucidation; host– microbe interaction; Biosynthetic Gene Clusters (BGCs); bioactive compounds; marine fungi; marine actinobacteria
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Biotechnology Related to Drug Discovery or Production)
Jellyfish-Derived Compounds
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3538 | Submission Open
Keywords: jellyfish proteins and peptides; bioactive compounds; anticancer; photoprotection; jellyfish collagen; jellyfish symbionts; cosmetics and cosmeceuticals; nutraceuticals; biomaterials; novel foods; jellyfish-associated microbiome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials of Marine Origin)
Novel Biomaterials and Active Compounds from Sea Cucumbers
edited by and Jan Sunde
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3127 | Submission Open
Keywords: collagen; fucoidan; antimicrobial peptides; antifreeze compounds; bioinformatics for drug development; sea cucumbers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials of Marine Origin)
International Summer School of Blue Biotechnology
edited by , , Donatella De Pascale and
submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6955 | Submission Open
Keywords: blue biotechnology; marine (micro)organisms; fishing discards; bioactivity; marine natural products; biopolymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Biotechnology Related to Drug Discovery or Production)
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