aquIssue

aquIssue is a neologism formed from aqua (Latin for water) and issue, used to refer to problems affecting water bodies and related ecosystems. The term is used in environmental science, water management, and information and communication platforms to categorize and discuss water-related challenges.

It appears in several domains: in research and policy to describe categories of aquatic problems (pollution, invasive species, sedimentation, climate-related changes); in software and data projects where 'issues' are tracked in repositories focused on aquatic data; and in educational materials as a case study for governance and stakeholder engagement.

Because 'aquIssue' is not a widely standardized term, its usage is informal and context-dependent. It has appeared in conference abstracts and online discussions since the 2010s, often as a shorthand for 'aquatic issue' rather than a formal taxonomy.

Examples include its use as a label for issue-tracking in citizen science platforms that monitor rivers and lakes, and in place-based water-management case studies that outline problem statements framed as aquatic issues.

Related concepts include water quality, aquatic ecology, environmental governance, citizen science, and data-issue tracking.