Xuelian Jiang , Wenfang Wang

Institute of Life Science, Jiyang College of Zhejiang A&F University, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
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International Journal of Aquaculture, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 4   doi: 10.5376/ija.2024.14.0022
Received: 10 Jun., 2024    Accepted: 31 Jul., 2024    Published: 28 Aug., 2024

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Jiang X.L., and Wang W.F., 2024, Climate change and aquatic ecosystem health: impacts, adaptation strategies, and future challenges, International Journal of Aquaculture, 14(4): 221-231 (doi: 10.5376/ija.2024.14.0022)

Aquatic ecosystems, such as rivers, lakes, wetlands, and oceans, rely on stable climatic conditions to maintain their complex biological networks and ecological functions. However, as global temperatures rise, precipitation patterns change, and ocean acidification intensifies, these systems are facing unprecedented challenges. This study provides a detailed analysis of the impacts of climate change on water temperature, ocean acidification, the hydrological cycle, and biodiversity. It highlights the potential risks to sensitive ecosystems and vulnerable species and proposes adaptation strategies, including the establishment of marine protected areas, the application of habitat restoration techniques, and measures to enhance ecosystem resilience. Through multiple successful case studies, the study summarizes key lessons learned in climate change adaptation and points to future research directions. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms by which climate change impacts aquatic ecosystems, providing a scientific basis for the protection and restoration of these systems, thereby promoting the achievement of sustainable development goals.

Climate change; Aquatic ecosystems; Ecosystem resilience; Ocean acidification; Sustainable development goals (SDGs)