Aperito Journal of Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems
International open-access publishing for high-quality research, reviews, case studies, and scholarly communication.
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Aperito Journal of Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research, reviews, and innovative studies in aquatic sciences, marine ecosystems, oceanography, fisheries, and environmental conservation. The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for scientists, researchers, marine biologists, ecologists, environmental professionals, and policymakers to share advances that improve the understanding, conservation, and sustainable management of aquatic and marine environments.
The journal promotes research addressing biodiversity conservation, climate change impacts, marine resources, aquatic ecosystem restoration, sustainable fisheries, coastal management, and emerging technologies that support healthy aquatic environments worldwide.
Aims and Scope
The journal welcomes original research, review articles, technical reports, case studies, and short communications in, but not limited to, the following areas:
Marine Biology
- Marine Biodiversity
- Marine Ecology
- Marine Organisms
- Coral Reef Ecology
- Marine Microbiology
- Marine Biotechnology
- Marine Genetics
- Marine Mammals
- Marine Invertebrates
- Marine Conservation
Aquatic Sciences
- Freshwater Ecology
- Limnology
- River and Lake Ecosystems
- Wetland Ecology
- Aquatic Biodiversity
- Aquatic Plants
- Aquatic Microbiology
- Aquatic Toxicology
- Aquatic Conservation
- Inland Water Resources
Oceanography
- Physical Oceanography
- Chemical Oceanography
- Biological Oceanography
- Geological Oceanography
- Ocean Circulation
- Coastal Ocean Processes
- Marine Sediments
- Ocean Monitoring
- Remote Sensing
- Marine GIS Applications
Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Fisheries Science
- Sustainable Fisheries
- Aquaculture Systems
- Fish Nutrition
- Fish Health and Diseases
- Shellfish Culture
- Mariculture
- Aquatic Animal Welfare
- Fish Genetics
- Aquaculture Engineering
Environmental Management
- Marine Pollution
- Plastic Pollution
- Oil Spill Management
- Water Quality Assessment
- Coastal Zone Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Marine Protected Areas
- Habitat Restoration
- Ecosystem Services
- Sustainable Marine Resource Management
Climate Change and Sustainability
- Climate Change Impacts
- Blue Carbon Ecosystems
- Ocean Acidification
- Sea Level Rise
- Coastal Resilience
- Mangrove Conservation
- Seagrass Ecosystems
- Carbon Sequestration
- Sustainable Blue Economy
- Marine Renewable Energy
Emerging Research Areas
- Artificial Intelligence in Marine Science
- Smart Ocean Technologies
- Underwater Robotics
- Marine Sensors
- Environmental DNA (eDNA)
- Satellite Ocean Observation
- Digital Ocean Monitoring
- Climate Modeling
- Marine Data Analytics
- Precision Aquaculture
Article Types
The journal publishes:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Mini Reviews
- Short Communications
- Technical Notes
- Case Studies
- Perspectives
- Editorials
- Letters to the Editor
Mission
The mission of the Aperito Journal of Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems is to advance scientific knowledge through the publication of innovative, high-quality research that supports the conservation, sustainable management, and restoration of aquatic and marine ecosystems while addressing global environmental challenges.
Keywords
Marine Biology, Aquatic Science, Marine Ecology, Oceanography, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine Biodiversity, Coastal Ecosystems, Coral Reefs, Freshwater Ecology, Wetlands, Marine Conservation, Blue Economy, Water Quality, Marine Pollution, Climate Change, Ocean Science, Aquatic Biodiversity, Marine Biotechnology, Environmental Sustainability.
Recent Articles
Green Liver Concept and Green Liver Systems –A Sustainable Way for Future Water Purification
Stephan Pflugmacher * • 19 Apr 2016
Transfer of Cyanobacterial Toxins into Edible Plants via Irrigation with Lake Water - A Chinese Case Study
Peuthert A1, Kun L2, Baik S3 and Pflugmacher S1 • 13 Mar 2015
The rising pollution of water bodies goes along with an increase of cyanobacteria in the micro biotic community. The ability of cyanobacteria to produce toxins is well known and many cases of poisoning of animals and humans have been described worldwide. Thereby the exposure routes are mainly via drinking water. Another possible risk is the irrigation of edible plants with cyanotoxin contaminated water, since plants are able to take up these toxins. This scenario is observed at the lake Chao (China). In this study the cyanotoxin content in vegetables (spring onion, pak choi and courgette) grown on the shore of lake Chao was investigated. This lake regularly exhibited massive cyanobacterial blooms (mainly Microcystis and Anabaena) for years. Most of the blooms exhibit two different cyanobacterial microcystins, microcystin-LR and –RR. The continuous irrigation of the plants with lake water led to high accumulations of microcystins in all vegetables. The microcystin concentrations in the vegetables were above the tolerable daily intake recommended by the World Health Organization.
