From Australia to the world: advancing aquatic science through Marine and Freshwater Research

Marine and Freshwater Research is an international journal that brings together science on rivers, wetlands, estuaries, reefs and oceans to better understand how aquatic ecosystems support biodiversity, climate regulation and human wellbeing. This editorial outlines the journal’s future focus on interdisciplinary, solutions-oriented research, from genomics and AI tools to aquatic health, environmental change, and community-informed management. It also celebrates the journal’s long history of global impact and collaboration among scientists worldwide.