Biogeochemistry of Aquatic Systems Facing Climate and Anthropogenic Stressors

Dear Colleagues,

The biogeochemistry of aquatic systems is a complex interplay of chemical, biological, and geological processes. Nowadays, it is increasingly challenged by the impacts of climate change and human activities that force it to undergo complex transformations. The resilience of aquatic ecosystems to various stress factors depends on their ability to adapt to and/or recover from new conditions. Current approaches to assessing the risk of anthropogenic stressors to aquatic ecosystems have mostly been developed for single stressors, whereas the cumulative effects of multiple stressors can lead to nonlinear effects and ecological surprises. Understanding the mechanisms by which multiple stressors affect aquatic dynamics is not only a scientific challenge, but also a critical step towards sustainable ecosystem management practice that leads to healthy aquatic ecosystems with rich biodiversity. 

We invite high-quality contributions that broaden our perspective and provide insights into the complex biochemical dynamics of aquatic systems under various environmental stressors to ultimately support the conservation and management of vital aquatic resources.

This Special Issue aims to gather studies that cover all aspects of this topic, and we encourage scientists around the world to contribute their original research papers and reviews. Contributions from monitoring programs, field experiments, and associated laboratory/modelling studies that deliver broadly relevant data are welcome. Papers may address several different topics, including (but not limited to) the following:

• Biogeochemical cycles in diverse aquatic systems, ranging from freshwater lakes to marine and atmospheric environments;
• The multiple impacts of climate change and anthropogenic activities on aquatic ecosystems;
• The ability of aquatic systems to adapt to changing conditions and maintain their ecological functions;
• Coastal aquatic regions and their unique biogeochemical responses to stressors;
• Specific atmospheric and terrestrial events that maintain ecological balance.
• Innovative approaches and techniques for studying biogeochemical processes in aquatic systems.

Dr. Slađana Strmečki Kos
Dr. Sanja Frka Milosavljević
Guest Editors

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• water systems
• environmental stress
• resilience and adaptation
• coastal areas
• organic matter
• pollution and interaction
• special atmospheric deposition or continental inflow to waters
• analytical methods and monitoring