About this Research Topic
Anthropogenic stressors, ranging from pollution to climate change, exert profound impacts on marine organisms, altering their molecular endocrinology and disrupting critical physiological processes. Pollution from industrial effluents, agricultural runoff, and plastic debris introduces a cocktail of toxic chemicals into marine environments, interfering with endocrine signalling pathways and hormone regulation in marine organisms. Climate change exacerbates these stressors, leading to ocean acidification, rising sea temperatures, and altered nutrient availability, further compromising the endocrine health of marine species. These disruptions not only affect individual organisms but can also cascade through marine ecosystems, influencing population dynamics, species interactions, and ecosystem resilience.
Studies focusing on understanding the mechanisms by which anthropogenic stressors affect molecular endocrinology in marine organisms can provide valuable insights into mitigation strategies and conservation efforts. Furthermore, collaborative efforts among scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders are crucial for implementing effective regulations and management practices to reduce anthropogenic stressors and safeguard marine ecosystems. By fostering research and collaboration, we can work towards achieving a deeper understanding of these complex interactions and developing sustainable solutions to mitigate the impacts of anthropogenic stressors on marine organisms.
The scope of the research topic encompasses a broad range of themes related to the impact of anthropogenic stressors on molecular endocrinology in marine organisms. Specific themes that contributors are encouraged to address include:
1. Mechanisms of endocrine disruption: Investigating how pollutants and environmental stressors interfere with hormone synthesis, secretion, and signaling pathways in marine organisms.
2. Physiological and behavioral consequences: Exploring the physiological and behavioral effects of endocrine disruption on marine species.
3. Comparative studies: Comparing the susceptibility of different marine taxa to endocrine disruption and elucidating species-specific responses to anthropogenic stressors.
Manuscripts of interest include original research articles presenting empirical data, reviews synthesizing current knowledge and identifying research gaps, and policy analyses examining regulatory frameworks and management strategies. Interdisciplinary studies integrating molecular biology, ecology, and environmental science are particularly welcome.
For any manuscripts relating to endocrinology, please submit via Frontiers in Endocrinology. For any manuscripts not related to Endocrinology, please submit via the Frontiers in Marine Science pathway.
Studies focusing on understanding the mechanisms by which anthropogenic stressors affect molecular endocrinology in marine organisms can provide valuable insights into mitigation strategies and conservation efforts. Furthermore, collaborative efforts among scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders are crucial for implementing effective regulations and management practices to reduce anthropogenic stressors and safeguard marine ecosystems. By fostering research and collaboration, we can work towards achieving a deeper understanding of these complex interactions and developing sustainable solutions to mitigate the impacts of anthropogenic stressors on marine organisms.
The scope of the research topic encompasses a broad range of themes related to the impact of anthropogenic stressors on molecular endocrinology in marine organisms. Specific themes that contributors are encouraged to address include:
1. Mechanisms of endocrine disruption: Investigating how pollutants and environmental stressors interfere with hormone synthesis, secretion, and signaling pathways in marine organisms.
2. Physiological and behavioral consequences: Exploring the physiological and behavioral effects of endocrine disruption on marine species.
3. Comparative studies: Comparing the susceptibility of different marine taxa to endocrine disruption and elucidating species-specific responses to anthropogenic stressors.
Manuscripts of interest include original research articles presenting empirical data, reviews synthesizing current knowledge and identifying research gaps, and policy analyses examining regulatory frameworks and management strategies. Interdisciplinary studies integrating molecular biology, ecology, and environmental science are particularly welcome.
For any manuscripts relating to endocrinology, please submit via Frontiers in Endocrinology. For any manuscripts not related to Endocrinology, please submit via the Frontiers in Marine Science pathway.
Keywords: Anthropogenic Stressors, Climate Change, Marine Organisms, Molecular Endocrinology, Pollution
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