This journal focuses on the health and management of aquatic ecosystems, with a particular emphasis on freshwater environments like lakes and coastal wetlands. Research investigates primary productivity, water quality, nutrient dynamics, and the impact of contaminants such as microplastics and pharmaceuticals on aquatic organisms. Studies also examine the composition and trends of plant, invertebrate, and fish communities within these ecosystems, as well as the effects of environmental stressors on fish health and development.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Aquatic ScienceQ3
EcologyQ3
Management, Monitoring, Policy and LawQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Environmental SciencesMarine & Freshwater Biology
Scopus Categories
Management, Monitoring, Policy and LawAquatic ScienceEcology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Fish Ecology and Management StudiesAquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton DynamicsAquatic Invertebrate Ecology and BehaviorFish Biology and Ecology StudiesAquatic Ecosystems and BiodiversityMarine and coastal ecosystemsWater Quality and Pollution AssessmentEnvironmental Toxicology and EcotoxicologyFreshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecologyMarine and fisheries research