Aims & Scope

Aim:

Marine Biodiversity, Impacts and Conservation (MABIC) is a peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of marine biodiversity, its changes, impacts, conservation and restoration across all marine ecosystems. The journal encompasses a broad range of topics, including marine biodiversity census, species distribution shifts, and the investigation of both historical and contemporary impacts on marine and coastal habitats.

MABIC addresses well-known drivers of biodiversity change such as overexploitation, climate change, and pollution, as well as emerging issues that may have positive or negative effects on marine ecosystems. Our goal is to foster communication among researchers, academics, practitioners, and students involved in marine life sciences and conservation.

We invite submissions from both early-career and established marine scientists and scholars. The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, special issues, short communications, expert opinions, and commentaries of scientific excellence related to marine biodiversity, conservation, and restoration. MABIC is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.

Scope:

MABIC is dedicated to exploring marine biodiversity, its changes, impacts, and conservation strategies. The journal's scope includes but not limit to the following topics:

1. Marine Biodiversity and Dynamics:
• Taxonomy, genetic diversity, and studies of endemic and endangered species.
• Shifts in species distribution, population dynamics, and effects of habitat fragmentation.
2. Ecosystem Functions and Services:
• Research on key marine ecosystems like coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses.
• Ecosystem-based management and conservation planning.
3. Threats to Marine Biodiversity:
• Impacts of overfishing, bycatch, habitat destruction, pollution, and invasive species.
• Effects of climate change, including rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification, and sea level changes.
4. Conservation Strategies and Solutions:
• Effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), habitat restoration, and sustainable resource use.
• Innovative conservation policies and practices.
5. Innovative Technologies and Methodologies in Marine Research:
• Advances in research methodologies and data collection technologies, including remote sensing, GIS applications, and citizen science.
• Surveys, censuses, and mapping of marine species and habitats.
• Statistical methods and innovative approaches in marine ecology.
6. Emerging Issues and Trends:
• New and emerging threats to marine biodiversity.
• Advances in understanding the ecological roles of lesser-known species.
• Emerging challenges and trends in marine conservation.
7. Human Impacts and Socio-ecologic Aspects:
• The impact of human activities on marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Sustainable use of marine resources and public awareness on marine conservation.
8. Case Studies and Practical Applications:
• Specific case studies of species, habitats, or regions, and their practical implications for conservation and habitat restoration.
9. Extreme Marine Ecosystems and organisms’ adaptation
• Deep-sea ecosystems.
• Chemosynthetic ecosystems.
• Polar ecosystems.
• Other extreme habitats and ecosystems.