Topical Collection on "Sustainability of Marine Environment and Ecosystems"

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025

Collection Editors:

Prof. Dr. Tran Dinh Lan
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Affiliation: Institute of Marine Environment and Resources, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Haiphong 04216, Vietnam
Research Interests: Sustainable management of marine environment and resources

Prof. Dr. Luc Hens 
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Affiliation: Department of Applied Economics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 51050 Brussels, Belgium
Research Interests: Human ecology,management of the environment

Topical Collection Information:

Dear Colleagues,

The marine environment is vital to Earth's ecosystem, providing essential resources, regulating the climate, and supporting countless species, including humans. However, it faces significant threats from pollution, overfishing, habitat destruction, and climate change. To ensure the sustainability of marine ecosystems, collective efforts and sustainable practices are crucial.

This special issue shall deal with academics, research professionals and other scholars in publishing their original papers or reviews relevant to the marine environment and ecosystems towards world sustainability. We cordially invite you to contribute your valuable research and expertise to this special issue that is edited exclusively by Prof. Tran Dinh Lan (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology) and Prof. Luc Hens (VITO-Flemish Organization for Technological Research).

The scope of this special issue is (but not limited to) as follows:

- Marine environmental quality.
- Marine and coastal ecosystem changes under human development activities.
- Environmental impacts of coastal and marine structures.
- Coastal human ecology.
- Sustainability assessment of coastal and marine ecosystems.
- Ecological and environmental valuation of coastal and marine ecosystems.
- Solutions for marine environmental protection.
- Sustainable use of coastal and marine resources.
- Sustainable management of coastal areas.

Collection Editor

Prof. Tran Dinh Lan

Keywords:

  • Marine environment quality
  • Marine Ecosystem sustainability
  • Environmental impacts of marine structures
  • Environmental assessment and protection
  • Ecosystem changes
  • Human ecology
  • Ecosystem valuation
  • Sustainable management

Published Papers:

  • Review(This article belongs to the Special Issue "Sustainability of Marine Environment and Ecosystems")

    Bioaccumulation of Selected Heavy Metals in Bivalve Molluscs from Northeastern Vietnam: Implications for Safe Seafood Utilization

    Sinh Xuan Le, Bach Van Nguyen, Hien Thi Minh Bui, Nam Van Le, Huy Van Dinh, Khuong Duy Le, Son Truong Cao, Kien Nguyen
    115–134

    Article ID: 9805    DOI：https://doi.org/10.30564/re.v7i3.9805
    0  (Abstract) 0  (Download)

    Abstract: Rapid industrial growth, urbanization, and agricultural activities have led to the discharge of large volumes of pollutants into coastal environments, raising levels of metals such as arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), and mercury (Hg) in water and sediments. Bivalve molluscs, such as Meretrix lyrata and Saccostrea glomerata can accumulate high amounts of toxic heavy metals in their tissues... More

  • Article (This article belongs to the Special Issue "Sustainability of Marine Environment and Ecosystems")

    The Heavy Metal Pollution Index in Seawater of the Coastal Aquaculture Zone in Quang Ninh, Vietnam

    Le Xuan Sinh, Le Van Nam, Nguyen Van Bach, Nguyen Thi Mai Luu, Do Manh Hao, Nguyen Thi Thu Ha
    224–238

    Article ID: 9806    DOI：https://doi.org/10.30564/re.v7i2.9806
    128  (Abstract) 52  (Download)

    Abstract: Heavy metal pollution in coastal waters is on the rise, presenting serious threats to both ecosystems and human health. Coastal aquaculture zones, such as those in Quang Ninh province, are especially vulnerable due to the accumulation of heavy metals from multiple sources, including industrial wastewater, land runoff, and maritime activities. This study applies the Heavy... More