Special Issue on Marine Resources and Biodiversity

Marine biodiversity is important to protect because today, just as always, humans are dependent on the Earth's resources for their livelihood, health and well being In Belize, efforts have been made to conserve the incredible biodiversity that exists in the country. In addition to seasonal closures and catch limits on some fishery products, many national parks and marine reserves have been established in an effort to protect these natural areas. Having diverse ecosystems makes organisms and systems more resilient to changes. The goal of this special issue is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in this area of Marine Resources and Biodiversity.

In this special issue, we invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles that explore Marine Resources and Biodiversity. In this special issue, potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Distribution of species
• Diversity patterns and gradients
• Processes and factors influencing community structure
• Marine biodiversity and climate change
• Species diversity
• Genetic diversity
• Conservation and management of marine species
• Evolution and maintenance of biodiversity in marine systems
• The role of species in structuring marine ecosystem functioning
• Structure and function of marine ecosystems

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue – Marine Resources and Biodiversity” should be selected during your Submission.

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