Aquatic Habitat Restoration Specialists focus on restoring and enhancing degraded freshwater and marine environments to support biodiversity, improve ecosystem services, and strengthen the resilience of aquatic systems. They work on a variety of projects, including riverbank stabilization, wetland reconstruction, coral reef rehabilitation, and the removal of invasive species. Using ecological assessments and habitat modeling, these specialists design and implement restoration strategies tailored to local conditions and species needs. Their efforts help recover critical habitats for fish, amphibians, and aquatic plants, often reversing the impacts of pollution, land development, or climate change.
In collaboration with ecologists, hydrologists, engineers, and community stakeholders, Aquatic Habitat Restoration Specialists ensure that restoration projects align with conservation goals and regulatory standards. They monitor post-restoration outcomes, adapt practices based on ecological feedback, and contribute to long-term management plans. Many also engage in public outreach and education to build awareness and support for habitat conservation. Their work is vital in maintaining ecosystem balance, supporting fisheries productivity, and protecting water quality. As human pressures on aquatic systems intensify, these specialists play a critical role in restoring natural functions and ensuring healthy aquatic environments for future generations. They also apply innovative techniques like bioengineering, nature-based solutions, and drone-based habitat mapping to enhance restoration success. Through science-driven restoration, they help rebuild ecosystems that support both biodiversity and community well-being.
Title : Application of artificial intelligence and NISAR satellite to study the air sea CO2 exchange and aquatic toxicology to develop ‘Aquatic Pollution Remediation Technologies’(PART)
Virendra Kumar Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology, India
Title : Conditionally pathogenic microparasites (Microsporidia and Myxosporea) of mullet fish potential objects of mariculture in the black and azov seas
Violetta M Yurakhno, A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Title : Seasonal habitat shifts and purse seine dependence of mene maculata in the Taiwan strait: Early indicators of climate driven ecosystem change
Ipsita Biswas, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
Title : National action plan for sustainable and resilient fisheries aquaculture system in Pakistan
Nazia Sher, National Institute of Maritime Affairs, Pakistan
Title : Site suitability analysis for sea cucumber mariculture in the coastal area of Bangladesh
Muhammad Mizanur Rahman, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Title : Trends in fish value chain improvement in Rift Valley Lakes and Lake Tana, Ethiopia
Kidanie Misganaw Bezabih, University of Gondar, Ethiopia