Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Aquatic Biodiversity

Aquatic biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms inhabiting freshwater and marine ecosystems, including species diversity, genetic variation, and the ecological complexity of water-dependent communities. Research published in the International Journal of Limnology examines how human activities and envi…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 29× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2691-3208 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Aquatic biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms inhabiting freshwater and marine ecosystems, including species diversity, genetic variation, and the ecological complexity of water-dependent communities. Research published in the International Journal of Limnology examines how human activities and environmental conditions affect aquatic biodiversity across diverse freshwater systems. Studies have investigated the influence of agricultural land use practices on water quality in wetland ecosystems, revealing connections between farming activities and the health of aquatic habitats. Other work has assessed how environmental factors shape insect biodiversity in lake systems, providing insights into the ecological dynamics of freshwater invertebrate communities. The journal has also published research on using freshwater bivalves as bioindicators for pollution monitoring in river systems, demonstrating how certain species can serve as living sensors of water quality degradation. Additionally, ecotoxicological assessments of leachate from municipal waste sites have contributed to understanding how human waste management practices threaten aquatic ecosystems. This body of research matters because freshwater biodiversity supports ecosystem services including water purification, fisheries, and nutrient cycling, yet faces mounting pressures from pollution, habitat modification, and climate change. Understanding these relationships informs conservation strategies and sustainable water resource management.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 29 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Aquatic Biodiversity, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Limnology (ISSN 2691-3208).

Journal editorial board
Anna Maria Gozdziejewska · Poland

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