Marine Ecosystems Responses to Climate Change

Dear Colleagues,

We are seeking papers on the topic of “Marine Ecosystem Responses to Climate Change”.

As global populations continue to increase, so do greenhouse gas emissions, such as those of carbon dioxide, methane, and hydrofluorocarbons. How these gasses trap the sun’s heat, and the effects through time and space, are contentious topics of discussion among scientists, citizens, and politicians. In this call for manuscripts, we ask authors to consider, discuss, and explain—is climate change real and what is the evidence? If climate change exists, how is it affecting the largest body of water on planet Earth—marine ecosystems.

In the context of marine ecosystems, how is climate change affecting marine viruses—thought to be the most abundant form of life. Does climate change impact the deep oceans (e.g., the Mariana Trench)? Why is the north polar region supposedly increasing in temperature, but the southern polar region less so? Are global changes simply an artifact of an interglacial period driven by the planet’s tilt and orbit? If we could intervene, should we—and what might be the consequences? And, last but not least—if climate change does not exist, and turns out to be a hoax, what is the body of evidence for that?

All manuscripts covering related topics are welcome and original research papers or critical reviews are encouraged. In this Special Issue, we welcome scientific peer-reviewed manuscripts and keep an open mind, considering the fact that more than 8 billion people live on planet Earth encompassing ~3,814 cultures.

Prof. Dr. Kevin B. Strychar
Guest Editor

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• marine ecosystems
• climate change
• global warming
• global change
• climate models
• coral bleaching
• ecosystem services
• adaptation
• acclimation