Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems

Aims & Scope

Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems is an international journal dedicated to publishing original papers that relate specifically to the conservation of freshwater, brackish or marine habitats and encouraging work that spans these ecosystems.

This journal provides a forum in which all aspects of the conservation of aquatic biological resources can be presented and discussed, enabling greater cooperation and efficiency in solving problems in aquatic resource conservation.

The publication of practical studies in conservation as well as theoretical considerations of the underlying principles is encouraged.

Contributions are accepted from as wide a geographical range as possible to ensure a broad representation of conservation issues in both developed and developing countries.

The journal also publishes short communications, review articles and discussions.

The subjects covered include the following topics: Theoretical principles underlying conservation Assessment of conservation value Status of endangered species, communities and habitats Protected areas and species; spatial planning Development of new tools and techniques for conservation Creative conservation and restoration Legislation, strategies and policies for conservation Multidisciplinary solutions for conservation Climate change and ocean acidification Inter-relationship of marine and freshwater ecosystems e.g. manipulation of river flows to estuarine and coastal waters for water resource management, hydroelectric or tidal power River basin management Management of habitats and communities Ecosystem services and economics Conservation of groundwater habitats Conservation genetics The impact of alien invasive species on native species and habitats.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	2.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.759

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7268

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1538

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Environmental Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• You can swim but you can't hide: the global status and conservation of oceanic pelagic sharks and rays

  Citation: 589

  Authors: Nicholas K., Julia K., Shelley, Leonard J. V., Enric, Andrés, Sonja, Sarah, Malcolm P., Claudine, Jimmy, John A., Alen, John D., Sarah

• Environmental effects of marine fishing

  Citation: 542

  Authors: Paul K., Simon F., M. Tundi, Robert J.

• Fish conservation in freshwater and marine realms: status, threats and management

  Citation: 423

  Authors: Angela H., Nicholas K., William, Ian J.

• Dangerous targets? Unresolved issues and ideological clashes around marine protected areas

  Citation: 391

  Authors: Tundi, Peter, Michael P., Jon, Paul K., Richard, Dan, Patrick, Peter A., John E., Lelei

• Brazilian wetlands: their definition, delineation, and classification for research, sustainable management, and protection

  Citation: 373

  Authors: W. J., M. T. F., R., F., P., L. D., R. L., F. A., C., L., J., Y., A. A.

• The effects of introduced tilapias on native biodiversity

  Citation: 373

  Authors: Gabrielle C., Angela, Jeffrey K., Michele L.

• Ponds and pools as model systems in conservation biology, ecology and evolutionary biology

  Citation: 351

  Authors: Luc, Steven, Robby, Gerald, Frank, Tom, Erik, Luc

• Conservation hotspots of biodiversity and endemism for Indo‐Pacific coral reef fishes

  Citation: 339

  Authors: Gerald R.

• 15 years of pond assessment in Britain: results and lessons learned from the work of Pond Conservation

  Citation: 322

  Authors: Jeremy, Penny, Mericia, Pascale, Anita

• Reinventing residual reserves in the sea: are we favouring ease of establishment over need for protection?

  Citation: 308

  Authors: Rodolphe, Robert L., Alana, John N., Graham J., Trevor, Reg

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