Impact of Climate Change on Marine Ecosystems
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: 25 November 2025 | Viewed by 3280
Special Issue Editor
Interests: climate change; global change; biodiversity; ecosystem functioning; marine and coastal ecosystems; ocean acidification; marine invertebrates; invasive species
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Marine ecosystems are among the most diverse on the planet, playing crucial roles in maintaining global biodiversity and supporting vital ecosystem services. However, climate change is increasingly disrupting these ecosystems, leading to shifts in species distribution, alterations in marine food webs, and declining ecosystem health. This Special Issue aims to explore the wide-ranging impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems, with a focus on biodiversity, species interactions, and ecosystem functionality. We welcome submissions in key areas such as the effects of temperature rise on marine biodiversity, the role of ocean acidification in altering marine habitats, the interaction between climate change and anthropogenic activities, and changes in primary production and nutrient cycling. Studies that propose adaptive strategies or mitigation approaches to counteract the negative impacts of climate change are also of great interest.
Dr. Md Khurshid Alam Bhuiyan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biodiversity and ecosystem functioning
- global change
- marine pollution
- fisheries and food security
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