Biomonitoring and Risk Assessment of Marine Ecosystems

Dear Colleagues,

Marine ecosystems are facing unprecedented challenges due to increasing anthropogenic pressures, ranging from overfishing and pollution to climate change and the spread of invasive species. These stressors threaten biodiversity, ecosystem services, and the sustainability of fisheries worldwide. In this context, biomonitoring and risk assessment are crucial tools for understanding ecosystem health, predicting potential impacts, and guiding conservation and management strategies.

This Special Issue focuses on advancing scientific knowledge and methodologies in marine ecosystem biomonitoring and risk assessment. We invite contributions that explore innovative approaches to monitor the health of marine communities, assess ecological risks, and develop strategies to mitigate adverse effects. Particular attention will be given to research that integrates biological monitoring with cutting-edge risk assessment techniques to address the complex challenges faced by coastal ecosystems, such as habitat loss, chemical contamination, and alien species proliferation.

We are seeking high-quality submissions that address a wide range of topics, including but not limited to the following:

• Monitoring of fish, algae, seagrasses, and invertebrate populations as indicators of ecosystem health;
• Risk assessments of marine biodiversity loss, with a focus on invasive species;
• Approaches for assessing the impacts of fishing activities on marine ecosystems;
• Multidisciplinary studies linking ecological, socio-economic, and regulatory dimensions of marine conservation.

By contributing to this Special Issue, authors will help shape the future of marine ecosystem management, providing insights into how these essential ecosystems can be better monitored, managed, and protected. We encourage submissions that offer novel perspectives, including the use of citizen science, new technologies, or interdisciplinary approaches, to ensure the long-term resilience of marine environments.

We look forward to receiving your innovative research and advancing this field together.

Dr. Vincenzo Di Martino
Dr. Francesco Tiralongo
Guest Editors

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• marine biomonitoring
• ecological risk assessment
• invasive species management
• coastal ecosystem monitoring
• fishery impact assessment