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     The increasing impacts of global climate change and extreme weather events continue to threaten the sustainability of natural resources. Polar Regions, as a critical part of global ecosystems, are among the areas most affected by these threats. Particularly, marine and aquatic ecosystems in these regions are significantly impacted by climate changes. In this context, the scientific community has increasingly focused on polar regions and the marine and aquatic ecosystems in these areas.

     Türkiye has officially participated in Polar research since 2017, when the first Turkish Antarctic Expedition, conducted under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye and supported by the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology, took place. However, Polar research in Türkiye dates back to the 1960s, with many Turkish researchers making individual scientific contributions since then. Following the establishment of the İTÜ Polar Research Centre in 2015, the Polar Research Institute under the TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Centre (TÜBİTAK PRI) was established in 2019. Since then, Türkiye has conducted eight National Antarctic Science Expeditions (TAE) and four National Arctic Science Expeditions (TASE). Since the establishment of TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center's Polar Research Institute and the completion of several expeditions, Türkiye has strengthened its scientific contributions in this field, hosting numerous national and international projects in Antarctica and the Arctic.

     This special issue aims to encourage research on aquatic life and marine sciences in Polar Regions and to enhance Türkiye's scientific contributions in this field. Themed “Advanced Research on Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems of Polar Regions” this special issue is dedicated to commemorating five decades of Turkish researchers’ activities in Polar Regions. It aims to publish original research articles preferably covering the following topics:

Research Topics:

• Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health in Polar Regions
• Marine Food Chains and Food Webs
• Climate Change and the Impact of Glaciers on Polar Marine Ecosystems
• Fisheries and Sustainable Resource Management in Polar Regions
• Carbon Cycles in Marine and Aquatic Systems of Polar Regions
• The Impact of Polar Programs, Territorial Usage and Scientific Stations on Marine and Aquatic Ecosystems
• Oceanography and Marine Water Monitoring
• Conservation and Management of Aquatic Species in Polar Regions
• Impact of Glaciers on Aquatic Ecosystems in Polar Regions
• Marine Biotechnology Applications in Polar Regions
• Pollution and Microplastic Effects on Polar Ecosystems
• Polar Marine Transportation

Key Dates:

Manuscript Submission Deadline: October 31, 2024

Extended Submission Deadline: November 22, 2024

Expected Publication Date: December 2024

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Manuscript Submission Information:

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     We look forward to receiving your contributions and thank you for your interest in our Special Issue.