Biodiversity and Spatial Distribution of Fishes

Dear Colleagues,

Due to the increasing impact of human activities, the diversity and distribution of fish in various water bodies (from freshwater to marine) have undergone significant changes. These changes mainly include a decrease in biodiversity, a simplification of community structure, and significant alterations in species distribution areas. Timely understanding of the distribution patterns and key influencing factors of fish species caused by environmental and human activities is beneficial for us to better protect fish and their population resources. In addition to traditional research methods in fishery ecology, new models such as environmental DNA and deep learning have played a significant role in deepening the study of fish diversity and distribution mechanisms in recent years, and there is still much room for improvement. In addition, this Special Issue mainly covers monitoring, identifying, and updating methods surrounding the biodiversity and distribution of fish in various types of water bodies, with a particular focus on how to effectively evaluate their spatiotemporal distribution caused by changes in habitats, such as species distribution models and deep learning methods.

Original research articles and reviews are welcome. We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Heng Zhang
Prof. Dr. Ying Xue
Prof. Dr. Yunzhi Yan
Dr. Luoliang Xu
Guest Editors

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