Eutrophication, Aquaculture and Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 662
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aquaculture and water environment; eutrophication and cyanobacterial blooms; ecological engineering
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Eutrophication is the process, often caused by runoff from agricultural activities, wastewater discharge, and aquaculture operations, by which water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive algae growth and oxygen depletion, particularly harmful algal blooms. Aquaculture, while providing food and economic benefits, can affect the process of eutrophication through nutrient release from feed and waste. Implementing sustainable aquaculture practices, such as proper waste management, efficient feeding practices, and site selection based on carrying capacity, can help minimize the environmental impact of aquaculture operations. Ecosystem restoration plays a vital role in mitigating the effects of eutrophication and promoting ecosystem health. Implementing restoration projects that focus on enhancing biodiversity, improving water quality, and restoring habitat can help restore balance to degraded ecosystems affected by eutrophication.
Developing integrated management strategies that consider the interactions between eutrophication, aquaculture, and ecosystem restoration is essential. Additionally, regular monitoring and assessment of water quality, nutrient levels, algal blooms, aquaculture populations, and ecosystem health are essential for understanding the dynamics between eutrophication, aquaculture activities, and ecosystem restoration efforts. Such data can inform decision-making and help track the effectiveness of management actions. By considering these aspects and adopting a holistic approach that integrates eutrophication management, sustainable aquaculture practices, and ecosystem restoration efforts, it is possible to work towards a more balanced and healthy aquatic environment.
We invite you to contribute to our upcoming Special Issue in Diversity on the topic of “Eutrophication, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration”. This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest research on the topic and we welcome submissions from researchers around the world working on eutrophication, aquaculture, and aquatic ecosystem restoration with a focus on their associations to wildlife diversity. Topics covered may include, but are not limited to:
- The responses of aquatic organisms such as fish, shrimp, shellfish, crabs, aquatic plants, algae, and bacteria to eutrophication;
- Habitat restoration, such as the creation of artificial reefs, and aquatic ecological engineering restoration;
- The reintroduction of threatened or endangered species;
- Biodiversity generated fromsustainable practices;
- Assessment of the effectiveness of different restoration strategies.
A wide range of disciplines, including biology, ecology, limnology, oceanography, aquaculture, and biological engineering are welcome, and submissions can be in the form of theoretical or applied research, review articles, or case studies.
We look forward to receiving your submissions.
Dr. Xiaodong Wang
Prof. Dr. Shunlong Meng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aquaculture
- aquatic ecological engineering restoration
- fish
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