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Fisheries, Resource and Marine Ecosystem

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainability, Biodiversity and Conservation".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 August 2023) | Viewed by 9789

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Ying-Fei Yang

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Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
Interests: aquaculture; infectious disease; epidemiological modeling
Dr. Win Surachetpong

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Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
Interests: aquaculture; aquatic animal diseases; vaccine; farm biosecurity
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Maintaining a sustainable fishery and marine ecosystem by preventing potential infectious diseases in aquaculture or avoiding overfishing/overexploitation with illegal or destructive fishing practices has been a critical issue for marine ecosystems. The aim of this Special Issue is to gather multidisciplinary knowledge in investigations of any environmental factors undermining the balances of marine ecosystems or contributing to mortalities or decrements of the reproductive rate of fish. Due to the cumulative impacts of waterborne diseases in aquaculture, maintaining sustainable fish stock through effective fishery management is of great importance. It is also crucial to protect ocean resources and biodiversity in order to ensure ocean health by applying practical administration in oceanic resource use.

We invite original research articles, reviews, and communications with experimental investigations, empirical observations, evidence obtained through data mining, or pragmatic strategies derived from computational modeling. We aim to explore any environmental or anthropogenic factors influencing the long-term health of aquaculture or marine ecosystems. We especially encourage the submission of papers focusing on improvements in disease containment, resource protection, and sustaining resilience in aquaculture and marine ecosystems. Other relevant topics are also welcome which contribute to the theme of the Special Issue.

Dr. Ying-Fei Yang
Dr. Win Surachetpong
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • aquaculture
  • marine ecosystem
  • aquatic animal diseases
  • overfishing
  • farm biosecurity

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Utilization of Marine Geospatial Data for Determining Optimal FAD Locations in Improving the Living Standards of the North Gorontalo Coastal Community
by Eka Djunarsjah, Miga Magenika Julian, Fickrie Muhammad, Andika Permadi Putra, Nafandra Syabana Lubis, Tri Kies Welly, Firman Irwansyah, Wulan Abdul Wahab and Bagaskoro Pamungkas
Sustainability 2023, 15(3), 2242; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15032242 - 25 Jan 2023
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The use of fishing aids called Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) has become a polemic in the context of realizing sustainable fisheries management. On the one hand, the use of FADs can increase fishermen’s catches. However, on the other hand, the use of FADs [...] Read more.
The use of fishing aids called Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) has become a polemic in the context of realizing sustainable fisheries management. On the one hand, the use of FADs can increase fishermen’s catches. However, on the other hand, the use of FADs without proper management will result in unsustainable fish availability due to overfishing. The FADs used are also not always correlated with increased catches. At certain times, FADs used by fishermen can be lost because they are carried away by the current, which is clearly very detrimental to both fishermen and the environment. Utilization of geospatial information is one of the efforts to connect existing policies regarding the use of FADs, safety aspects, and optimizing the number of fishermen’s catches. The main focus of this study is the utilization of geospatial information such as the modeling of ocean currents, analysis of potential fishing zones, analysis of sea depth positions, and analysis of prohibited zones for the placement of FADs. The model and policy analysis results are used to determine recommendations for the optimal placement of FADs in the northern sea of the province of Gorontalo. In this study, an analysis of the influence of FADs on the economy of the community, especially the coastal community of North Gorontalo Regency, was also carried out. Recommended areas for FAD placement are divided into class 1 (low recommendation), class 2 (medium recommendation), and class 3 (high recommendation). The results of the recommendation for FAD placement areas resulted in 5 FADs being in the level 1 area, 27 FADs being in the level 2 area, and 6 FADs being in the level 3 area. Installed FADs cannot be moved to a different location because the installation is permanent. The findings of this study will help those who install new FADs to decide on a secure site for their installation. By paying attention to the shape of FADs, fishing gear, and the conditions of placement of existing FADs, it can be analyzed that the main catch targets of fishermen are pelagic (pelagic) fish, which is evidenced by the catches of fishermen in North Gorontalo Regency, which are dominated by large pelagic fish and small pelagic fish with a total catch of 21,535,604 kg. in 2021. Thus, it can be inferred that FADs have a significant role in supporting the economy that revolves around fishers, especially in North Gorontalo Regency, and with the stock of pelagic fish, which is still relatively high, it is possible to support the economy of the people of North Gorontalo Regency in the long term. Full article
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Microplastic Pollution: Threats and Impacts on Global Marine Ecosystems
by Ren-Shou Yu and Sher Singh
Sustainability 2023, 15(17), 13252; https://doi.org/10.3390/su151713252 - 4 Sep 2023
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This study investigates the scope of global marine microplastic pollution and its implications on marine ecosystems and human health. We first delve into how plastic enters the ocean, with an emphasis on the accumulation of plastic along coastlines, particularly the formation and impact [...] Read more.
This study investigates the scope of global marine microplastic pollution and its implications on marine ecosystems and human health. We first delve into how plastic enters the ocean, with an emphasis on the accumulation of plastic along coastlines, particularly the formation and impact of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP). Through a concentration map of marine microplastics across five continents, the global distribution of microplastic pollution is revealed. Furthermore, the effects of microplastics on marine wildlife are explored, as well as their potential entry into the human food chain, posing potential public health risks. The results of our research underscore the serious threats of microplastic pollution to global marine ecosystems and human health, emphasizing the need for more scientific research and policy measures to address this challenge. Full article
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