Integrated Ecohydrological Models in Aquatic Ecosystems

Aquatic ecosystems are vital components of the global environment, supporting a diverse array of organisms such as bacteria, algae, invertebrates, and fish. However, increasing human-induced stressors, including nutrient enrichment, pollution, land use change, and climate change, have led to significant impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem functions. Addressing the restoration and sustainable management of these ecosystems has become a key challenge for environmental scientists and policymakers. Integrated ecohydrological models offer a powerful tool to disentangle the complex interactions of stressors and organisms, providing insights into ecosystem responses and informing management strategies. Biological models, such as the Habitat Evaluation Tool (HET) and the Freshwater Ecosystem Health Index (FEHI), have been developed to assess the impacts of environmental changes on aquatic organisms. Despite the growing interest in integrated models, their application remains limited, with most studies focusing on specific species rather than broader taxonomic groups. In response to this gap, the Special Issue "Integrated Ecohydrological Models and Aquatic Ecosystem Management" aimed to bring together scientists and policymakers to explore state-of-the-art methods for managing aquatic biodiversity. The Special Issue includes research articles from diverse geographic locations, addressing various environmental variables and taxonomic groups, and highlights the urgency of addressing climate change and human activities on aquatic ecosystems. While the collection is limited in number, it underscores the need for further research and deeper exploration of ecohydrological models in aquatic ecosystem management.

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