Coastal Ecology and Fisheries Management, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Coasts, including estuaries, wetlands, mangroves, and more, have long been recognized for their critical role in providing and maintaining the ecological services on which we depend. Even so, in the face of human development, the quality and quantity of coastal ecology are declining worldwide. Although some estuaries, wetlands, and mangroves are protected, considerable investment in academic research is still required. At the same time, due to the development of fish resources (FAO, 2020), it is also affected by the above-mentioned habitats. In order to recognize ongoing climate change and its impact on fishery resources, the identification and adoption of sustainable management practices for fish stocks have become global priorities.

The stock status of some selected fish species will be assessed by an expert working group based on country-specific requirements. These academic studies include, primarily, the economic (and/or ecological) importance of each species. The assessments are based on available data and the best available methods and/or biological knowledge about the species. Once inventory status has been assessed, decision-makers are responsible for the definition, evaluation, and adoption of management measures. Recently, interest in multi-species and multi-trophic models has grown significantly, especially regarding the growing importance of assessing the health of different ecosystems. Furthermore, we have seen unprecedented collaboration among ecologists, environmental scientists, engineers, government officials, wildlife biologists, and non-governmental organizations. In this context, for this Special Issue, it is crucial to assess the ecological status of estuaries, wetlands, mangroves, and other habitats in order to link multi-species fisheries management models with the trophic relationships of exploited species and ecosystem responses to fishing pressure. In addition to other interacting drivers of polytrophic levels (e.g., climate change), it is important to identify the key environmental factors that influence the spatial distribution and habitat use of species.

Prof. Dr. Ta-Jen Chu
Prof. Dr. Jiang Shiou Hwang
Dr. Chun-Han Shih
Prof. Dr. Tian-Sheng Chen
Guest Editors

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