Water Biology and Security is an open access journal publishing original, high-quality research on all aspects of water biology relating to aquatic organisms and water security. Manuscripts should present high-impact, cutting-edge research, new discoveries or developments with global impact. Following a rigorous peer-review process, manuscripts will be selected based on their broad interest to the field and their insightful and elegant conclusions/results. They will be presented using the highest-quality production standards. The aim of this journal is to provide maximum access to top aquatic science. Scope includes, but is not limited to: · Basic biology of aquatic organisms · Genetics, cell biology and developmental biology of aquatic organisms · Aquatic biotechnology and aquaculture research · Physiology, pathology, immunology, and medicine research relating to aquatic organisms · Aquatic biodiversity and conservation research · Water ecology and environmental science research · Aquatic toxicology, pollution, water environment protection and ecological safety research · Multi-decadal studies of aquatic & marine ecosystems or biota · Research highlighting the effects of landscape and land use on water bodies · Research on springs, streams, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, wetlands, riparian zones, estuaries and marine systems · Aquatic product nutrition and safety · Water resource policy and management