Aquatic Microbial Ecology focuses on the study of microbial communities in various aquatic environments, including marine, freshwater, and estuarine systems. Research investigates microbial population dynamics, community structure, and their roles in biogeochemical cycling. Key areas of focus include the influence of environmental factors such as temperature, nutrients, and pollution on microbial life, as well as interactions between different microbial groups and with larger organisms. The journal also covers methodological advancements for studying aquatic microbes.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Aquatic ScienceQ2
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
EcologyMarine & Freshwater BiologyMicrobiology
Scopus Categories
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsAquatic Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Microbial Community Ecology and PhysiologyMarine and coastal ecosystemsMarine Biology and Ecology ResearchProtist diversity and phylogenyAquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton DynamicsWastewater Treatment and Nitrogen RemovalBacteriophages and microbial interactionsEnvironmental DNA in Biodiversity StudiesMarine Bivalve and Aquaculture StudiesMethane Hydrates and Related Phenomena