Marine Biodiversity in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Diversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 October 2023) | Viewed by 354
Special Issue Editor
2. CONACyT-Tecnológico Nacional de México/I.T. de Chetumal, Av. Insurgentes 330, Chetumal 77013, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Interests: marine ecology; biodiversity; conservation; ecosystems; fisheries and biodiversity; trophic ecology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea are the habitat of many marine and coastal species, including mammals, birds, fishes, mollusks, crustaceans, polychaetae, algae, and other groups. The two marine areas are connected by a flux of water from the Atlantic Ocean that allows the dispersion of nutrients and organisms. The water movements and the presence of different habitats have allowed the coexistence of a high number of species. Outstanding biodiversity in both areas differs between coral reef areas, coastal lagoons, and seagrass meadows. It is the result of the local influences of climate, geographical isolation, and habitat heterogeneity, leading to a high level of speciation and the presence of discontinuous populations of phylogenetically distinct origin. These areas are impacted by human disturbances such as fisheries, agricultural irrigation, and climate change. Inclusion of exotic species is a problem that reduces biodiversity and can be very deleterious and is often difficult to eliminate. Therefore, in these habitats, identifying biodiversity and understanding ecology, as well as proposing conservation measures and strategies, are particularly important.
This Special Issue will provide an opportunity to highlight new research on the biological value and importance of biodiversity, habitat loss, trophic relationships in ecosystems, and impact of exotic species in biodiversity. We invite manuscripts that focus on taxonomic, ecological, and conservation aspects with the aim to form a platform to advance our knowledge of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
Dr. Rigoberto Rosas-Luis
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- marine ecosystems
- ecology
- conservation
- climate change
- marine biodiversity
- taxonomy
- marine life
