The concept of estuarine dependence by various fish species has been widely discussed
and written about by ichthyologists for decades. In this review we selected single, well …

The release of organic compounds in the aquatic environment, resulting from different
human activities, is a serious hazard due to the toxic, hydrophobic and persistent nature of …

Marine plankton are faced with novel challenges associated with environmental changes
such as ocean acidification, warming, and eutrophication. However, data on the effects of …

The structure of seafloor terrain affects the distribution and diversity of animals in all
seascapes. Effects of terrain on fish assemblages have been reported from most …

Estuaries have been recognized as one of the major sources of greenhouse gases (GHGs)
in aquatic systems; yet we still lack insights into the impact of both anthropogenic and …

Laizhou Bay is plagued by many environmental problems (eg, acidification and
eutrophication) that are likely to increase in the coming decades along with social and …

Antibiotic contamination in the marine environment forms an emerging threat to marine
ecosystems. This study aimed to compare the gut and coelomic microbiota of Stichopus …

Most coastal ecosystems are faced with novel challenges associated with human activities
and climate change such as ocean acidification, warming, eutrophication, and organic …

Marine ecosystems are reported to be contaminated by microplastics (MPs)(< 5 mm);
however, the ecological mechanisms involved in the ingestion of debris by marine …

Coastal ecosystems serve as important nursery areas, yet they are facing many challenges.
For example, eutrophication-induced hypoxia is one of the major threats to the functioning of …