Algae Distribution, Risk, and Prediction
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Biodiversity and Functionality of Aquatic Ecosystems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editor
2. School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
Interests: algal ecology; ecological protection and restoration; algal bloom early warning; risk prevention
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Algae were vital contributors to primary productivity and nutrient cycling of aquatic ecosystems. They play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance and monitoring the environmental health of water bodies. Their dynamics and distribution were intricately influenced by various factors, such as light, temperature, and nutrients. However, the increasing impacts of anthropogenic stressors and climate change have led to a rise in harmful algal bloom (HAB) events across diverse water bodies. These blooms not only disrupt aquatic ecosystems but also release toxins that contaminate water sources, threaten human health, as well as devastate fisheries and aquaculture. As a result, addressing the risks associated with algae has become a pressing global environmental challenge.
To address these challenges, this special issue, entitled “Algae Distribution, Risk, and Prediction”, focuses on advancing our understanding of algal ecology, with an emphasis on biodiversity, spatiotemporal distribution patterns, and the mechanisms driving toxin production. Meanwhile, it also advances innovative early-warning systems and management strategies to mitigate the ecological risks posed by HABs. By integrating cutting-edge research and practical solutions, this issue aims to support sustainable water resource management and enhance the resilience of aquatic ecosystems in the face of global environmental changes. Through a multidisciplinary approach, it provides valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders, offering effective strategies to protect water quality and safeguard ecosystem health.
Dr. Jiawen Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- algae
- biodiversity
- spatiotemporal distribution
- risk
- management
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