Recent Advances in Freshwater Fish Ecology and Fisheries Management

Dear Colleagues,

Although fresh waters occupy less than 1% of the Earth´s surface, they harbor almost 50% of all known fish species. Surface freshwaters are among the most disturbed ecosystems on the planet, and, in recent decades, many fish populations have suffered significant rates of decline. In this context of declining resources, a key goal is to better understand the relationships between stream fishes and the surrounding aquatic and terrestrial environment, and the way multiple natural and human-induced pressures interact to drive fish communities and influence fisheries resources. Fisheries are one of the most critical ecosystem services generated by fish populations and assume paramount importance worldwide, both economically and recreationally. However, the scientific literature has placed less emphasis on fisheries ecology and management when compared with other topics in fish science. For example, only a few studies have tried to develop indicators to quantify the quality of a recreational fishery. This Special Issue invites fundamental and applied research studies that follow on from recent developments in both Freshwater Fish Ecology and Fisheries Management.

Dr. João Oliveira
Prof. Dr. Maria Filomena Magalhães
Guest Editors

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