Effect of Human Activities on Marine Ecosystems

Dear Colleagues,

Marine ecosystems play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and yield significant ecological, economic, and societal advantages. However, these invaluable habitats are facing unprecedented threats from anthropogenic activities, including pollution, overfishing, habitat destruction, and climate change. Recognizing the urgent need to protect and restore these vulnerable ecosystems, this Special Issue specifically focuses on the effect of human activities on marine ecosystems as well as the preservation and restoration of marine ecosystems. The primary aim of this Special Issue is to exchange insights, innovations, and success stories among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers concerning the protection and rehabilitation of marine ecosystems. This Special Issue covers a broad spectrum of topics, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Effect of human activities on marine ecosystems;
• Technological advancements in monitoring marine biodiversity;
• Identifying the drivers of degradation and loss of marine biodiversity;
• Assessing and monitoring marine ecosystem health;
• Development of conservation and management strategies;
• Design, effectiveness, and management of marine protected areas;
• The restoration of degraded marine ecosystems.

Dr. Xiyang Zhang
Dr. Xian Sun
Guest Editors

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