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Biological Monitoring for Drinking Water Supply and Management
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Biological Monitoring for Drinking Water Supply and Management

A special issue of Phycology (ISSN 2673-9410).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 1240

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Rupert Perkins

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Guest Editor
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
Interests: water quality; reservoir management; algal associated water quality risks; geosmin and MIB; taste and odour; nutrient dynamics; cyanobacteria
Dr. Sophie Watson

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Guest Editor
School of Biosciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
Interests: molecular ecology; community analysis; water quality; taste and odour (T&O); industry-focused management tools

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues, 

This Special Issue will focus on advances in biological monitoring and how these can be fully embraced by water providers, managers and regulators. We seek submission of manuscripts reporting recent cutting-edge research on new forms of biological monitoring as well as significant advances in, or critical reviews of, existing approaches that have significant applied purpose within the water supply industry as well as for use by regulators and policy makers. The scope of these manuscripts should focus on phycological solutions to water quality issues, management of phycology-driven water quality risks from catchments through lakes, reservoirs and river systems, water treatment and distribution.

Prof. Dr. Rupert Perkins
Dr. Sophie Watson
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • limnology
  • phycology
  • water quality
  • reservoirs
  • water industry
  • water supply management
  • cyanobacteria
  • harmful algal blooms

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Ecological Decline over a Decade in the Albufera of Valencia Coastal Lagoon (Spain): A Growing Environmental Hazard in a Hypertrophic System
by Juan Víctor Molner, Juan Miguel Soria, Noelia Campillo-Tamarit, Rebeca Pérez-González, Xavier Sòria-Perpinyà and Manuel Muñoz-Colmenares
Phycology 2026, 6(1), 27; https://doi.org/10.3390/phycology6010027 - 22 Feb 2026
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The Albufera of Valencia is a shallow, hypertrophic Mediterranean coastal lagoon. Since the 1970s, the lagoon has undergone substantial ecological deterioration, marked by the decline of macrophyte beds and the predominance of phytoplankton. The objective of this study was to monitor key water [...] Read more.
The Albufera of Valencia is a shallow, hypertrophic Mediterranean coastal lagoon. Since the 1970s, the lagoon has undergone substantial ecological deterioration, marked by the decline of macrophyte beds and the predominance of phytoplankton. The objective of this study was to monitor key water quality variables over a 10-year period (2015–2025) to assess the persistence of eutrophication and the current ecological status of the lagoon. For this purpose, a remote sensing approach was applied using the Sentinel-2 constellation, complemented by newly developed algorithms specifically calibrated with ten years of in situ field data (2016–2025). This approach was employed to estimate variables such as the chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) concentration as an indicator of phytoplankton biomass, suspended solids (S.S.), and Secchi disk depth (ZSD). An analysis of temporal trends from 2017 to 2025 revealed a progressive system deterioration. The concentrations of both chlorophyll-a and suspended solids exhibited a statistically significant increasing trend (p < 0.01). Moreover, in line with these findings, water transparency (ZSD) decreased significantly (p < 0.001). Thus, there has been a progressive deterioration in the trophic status and ecological quality of the lagoon over the last decade, despite prior management interventions. The results from this research highlight the need to implement more effective conservation strategies, such as regulating nutrient inputs and increasing the water renewal time in the lagoon. Full article
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Innovation and Dynamic Capabilities in Microalgae Biotechnology: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends for a Sustainable Bioeconomy
by German L. López-Barrera, Janet B. García-Martínez and René Yepes-Callejas
Phycology 2026, 6(2), 46; https://doi.org/10.3390/phycology6020046 - 29 Apr 2026
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This study integrates a Systematic Literature Review (PRISMA 2020) with a bibliometric analysis to examine how global research on microalgae biotechnology has incorporated innovation management, technology transfer, and dynamic capabilities. A total of 418 records were retrieved from Scopus and Web of Science [...] Read more.
This study integrates a Systematic Literature Review (PRISMA 2020) with a bibliometric analysis to examine how global research on microalgae biotechnology has incorporated innovation management, technology transfer, and dynamic capabilities. A total of 418 records were retrieved from Scopus and Web of Science for the period 2015–2025, of which 133 studies met the inclusion criteria after deduplication and screening based on an adapted PICO framework. Bibliometric indicators were generated using Bibliometrix (R) and VOSviewer (version 1.6.20) to identify publication trends, leading countries, collaboration networks, and thematic structures. The results suggest a progressive shift from predominantly techno-biological research toward approaches that emphasize technology maturity, innovation processes, and organizational capabilities. Three main analytical outcomes were identified: (i) studies addressing dynamic capabilities related to organizational learning and strategic reconfiguration (14.1%); (ii) research focused on technology readiness levels (TRL) and technology adoption, reflecting the transition from laboratory-scale research to pilot and industrial implementation (22.9%); and (iii) analyses of innovation ecosystems highlighting university–industry collaboration, governance mechanisms, and bioeconomy-oriented policies (17.7%). Nevertheless, approximately 22% of the literature remains exclusively technical, indicating a persistent disciplinary bias. By integrating innovation management, technology transfer, and dynamic capabilities as complementary analytical lenses, this review develops a comprehensive framework for understanding how microalgae biotechnology contributes to the consolidation of sustainable bioeconomy-oriented innovation ecosystems. The findings underscore the potential of technology governance and TRL-based management to bridge the gap between scientific research and industrial deployment. Full article
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