The delicate balance of marine ecosystems is under constant threat from anthropogenic activities, and two significant factors contributing to this imbalance are freshwater runoff and the aftermath of COVID-19 lockdowns. Also, the world underwent unprecedented lockdowns in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and unintended environmental consequences unfolded.
This project, titled "The Effects of Freshwater Runoffs on Marine Pollution" aims to explore the complex interplay between these factors and their collective impact on marine pollution, ecological diversity, and environmental well-being. Additionally, the project will incorporate a crucial element - a comparison of pre- and post-COVID-19 conditions, shedding light on the dynamic changes in our ecosystems.
Research Topic Overview: “The Effects of Freshwater Runoffs on Marine Pollution" aims to investigate the multifaceted consequences of freshwater runoff and COVID-19 lockdowns on marine environments. It will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge, showcasing the latest research findings, emerging trends, and future directions in understanding the challenges faced by coastal ecosystems and seeks to unravel the complex interactions between lockdown-induced environmental changes.
It will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge, showcasing the latest research findings, emerging trends, and future directions in understanding the challenges faced by coastal ecosystems. We invite manuscripts in the form of original research articles, reviews, and mini-reviews, addressing diverse themes, including, but not limited to:
1. Water Pollution Dynamics During and After Lockdowns: Explore changes in water quality parameters, chemical composition, and microbial content in various water bodies during COVID-19 lockdowns. Investigate how these changes persisted or evolved in the post-lockdown period.
2. Impact of Surface Runoff and COVID on Marine Ecosystem Resilience and Biodiversity: Assess the resilience of marine ecosystems to reduced human interference during and after lockdowns. Investigate shifts in the behavior, distribution, and biodiversity of marine species, considering both the immediate impact and the recovery phase.
3. External Factors Influencing Marine Environments: Investigate how external factors such as climate, industrial activities, tourism, and shipping influenced marine environments during lockdowns and analyze if these factors have resumed or adapted post-COVID-19.
4. Community Responses and Environmental Awareness: Explore how local communities responded to changes in water and marine environments during lockdowns and assess if these responses have led to sustained environmental awareness and practices post-pandemic.
5. Policy Implications, Lessons Learned, and Future Directions: Examine the role of governmental policies in mitigating environmental impacts during and after lockdowns. Discuss the lessons learned, propose future directions, and assess policy effectiveness in the wake of the pandemic.
In addition to understanding the immediate impact of lockdowns, "The Effects of Freshwater Runoffs on Marine Pollution" encourages authors to provide a comprehensive anthropogenic impact through the influence of freshwater runoff and pre- and post-COVID pandemic scenario analysis. Manuscripts should present novel findings, critical insights, and future directions that will advance our understanding of the impact of freshwater runoff and the long-term impact of COVID-19 on water and marine environments.
Freshwater runoff on the turbulent seas of the COVID-19 pandemic, "The Effects of Freshwater Runoffs on Marine Pollution" sets sail to navigate the uncharted waters of environmental repercussions.
By inviting contributions that span the spectrum from the impact of freshwater runoff, immediate to post-pandemic adaptations, this project aims to be a lighthouse of knowledge, guiding researchers toward a deeper understanding of the nuanced relationship between human activities and the health of our water and marine ecosystems.
As we assess the effects of freshwater runoffs on marine pollution, we strive not only to comprehend the challenges but also to spotlight potential solutions and pave the way for a more resilient and sustainable coexistence with our planet.
Keywords:
Covid19, Lockdown Effects, Marine Pollution
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
The delicate balance of marine ecosystems is under constant threat from anthropogenic activities, and two significant factors contributing to this imbalance are freshwater runoff and the aftermath of COVID-19 lockdowns. Also, the world underwent unprecedented lockdowns in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and unintended environmental consequences unfolded.
This project, titled "The Effects of Freshwater Runoffs on Marine Pollution" aims to explore the complex interplay between these factors and their collective impact on marine pollution, ecological diversity, and environmental well-being. Additionally, the project will incorporate a crucial element - a comparison of pre- and post-COVID-19 conditions, shedding light on the dynamic changes in our ecosystems.
Research Topic Overview: “The Effects of Freshwater Runoffs on Marine Pollution" aims to investigate the multifaceted consequences of freshwater runoff and COVID-19 lockdowns on marine environments. It will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge, showcasing the latest research findings, emerging trends, and future directions in understanding the challenges faced by coastal ecosystems and seeks to unravel the complex interactions between lockdown-induced environmental changes.
It will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge, showcasing the latest research findings, emerging trends, and future directions in understanding the challenges faced by coastal ecosystems. We invite manuscripts in the form of original research articles, reviews, and mini-reviews, addressing diverse themes, including, but not limited to:
1. Water Pollution Dynamics During and After Lockdowns: Explore changes in water quality parameters, chemical composition, and microbial content in various water bodies during COVID-19 lockdowns. Investigate how these changes persisted or evolved in the post-lockdown period.
2. Impact of Surface Runoff and COVID on Marine Ecosystem Resilience and Biodiversity: Assess the resilience of marine ecosystems to reduced human interference during and after lockdowns. Investigate shifts in the behavior, distribution, and biodiversity of marine species, considering both the immediate impact and the recovery phase.
3. External Factors Influencing Marine Environments: Investigate how external factors such as climate, industrial activities, tourism, and shipping influenced marine environments during lockdowns and analyze if these factors have resumed or adapted post-COVID-19.
4. Community Responses and Environmental Awareness: Explore how local communities responded to changes in water and marine environments during lockdowns and assess if these responses have led to sustained environmental awareness and practices post-pandemic.
5. Policy Implications, Lessons Learned, and Future Directions: Examine the role of governmental policies in mitigating environmental impacts during and after lockdowns. Discuss the lessons learned, propose future directions, and assess policy effectiveness in the wake of the pandemic.
In addition to understanding the immediate impact of lockdowns, "The Effects of Freshwater Runoffs on Marine Pollution" encourages authors to provide a comprehensive anthropogenic impact through the influence of freshwater runoff and pre- and post-COVID pandemic scenario analysis. Manuscripts should present novel findings, critical insights, and future directions that will advance our understanding of the impact of freshwater runoff and the long-term impact of COVID-19 on water and marine environments.
Freshwater runoff on the turbulent seas of the COVID-19 pandemic, "The Effects of Freshwater Runoffs on Marine Pollution" sets sail to navigate the uncharted waters of environmental repercussions.
By inviting contributions that span the spectrum from the impact of freshwater runoff, immediate to post-pandemic adaptations, this project aims to be a lighthouse of knowledge, guiding researchers toward a deeper understanding of the nuanced relationship between human activities and the health of our water and marine ecosystems.
As we assess the effects of freshwater runoffs on marine pollution, we strive not only to comprehend the challenges but also to spotlight potential solutions and pave the way for a more resilient and sustainable coexistence with our planet.
Keywords:
Covid19, Lockdown Effects, Marine Pollution
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.