Collection
Marine pollution and microplastics
Marine pollution, particularly from microplastics, has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.
- Status
- Open for submissions
- Submission deadline
- 06 May 2026
Overview
BMC Marine Science is an open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing interdisciplinary research in all areas of marine science, advancing the understanding, conservation and also sustainable use of marine environments.
- Welcomes submissions on a diverse range of topics.
- Topics include marine ecology, aquatic biology, fish biology, impact of climate change on marine ecosystems and more.
- Is aligned with objectives of the United Nations sustainable Development goals and encourages submissions focused on life below water (SDG14).
- Aims to promote research into reducing marine pollution, protecting marine ecosystems and minimizing ocean acidification.
- Lead Editor
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- Alison Cuff
Calls for papers
Collection
Deep-sea exploration and ecology
BMC Marine Science is calling for submissions to our Collection on deep-sea ecosystems and their ecological significance.
- Status
- Open for submissions
- Submission deadline
- 23 April 2026
Collection
Marine Biotechnology
BMC Marine Science is calling for submissions to our Collection on Marine biotechnology, research that harnesses the biological potential of marine...
- Status
- Open for submissions
- Submission deadline
- 18 March 2026
Journal updates
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Journal information
- Electronic ISSN
- 3059-4979
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