Biological Interventions and Ecological Adaptations in Aquatic Animals Under Pollution Stress

Water pollution presents a significant challenge for the stability of aquatic ecosystems and the organisms that inhabit them. Aquatic animals are consistently exposed to diverse stimuli from their surrounding environment, leading to assorted physiological responses. Among the primary pollutants impacting these organisms are organophosphorus pesticides, microplastics, heavy metals, industrial chemicals, and domestic waste by-products. Various studies have documented the adverse effects of these contaminants, including hindered growth, escalated stress levels, physiological impairment, and even toxicological repercussions. While the detrimental impact of pollutants is well established, there is a pressing need to explore advanced methodologies for environmental and biological remediation.

This Research Topic aims to deepen our understanding of the intersection between water pollution treatments and aquatic animal health. A primary objective is to identify innovative chemical, physical, and biological interventions that can mitigate pollution's harmful effects. By exploring both traditional strategies and novel approaches, such as small molecule drugs targeting specific genes and vaccine or nutritional interventions, the research will provide insights into alleviating stress and physiological disturbances in aquatic fauna. Furthermore, it intends to unravel the genetic and metabolic pathways that govern stress responses, seeking to enhance the resilience of these organisms against environmental insults.

To gather further insights into the comprehensive assessment of aquatic animal responses to pollution, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

• Evaluation of the biological effects of water pollution treatment on aquatic animal development, stress response, and physiological adaptation.

• Global impact and ecological interventions concerning the organic toxicity in aquatic environments.

• Natural compounds screening targeting biotoxicity evaluation in aquatic animals.

• Genetic modifications of aquatic species for stress resistance regulation and assessment of their adaptation capabilities.

• Biological evaluations of aquatic species' adaptation and resistance mechanisms to water pollution.

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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Community Case Study
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Review
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Aquatic Toxicology, Pollution Remediation, Stress Response Mechanisms, Ecological Adaptation, Biological Interventions

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