Marine Biological Journal publishes research on marine ecosystems, focusing on the biodiversity, ecology, and physiology of marine organisms. Articles investigate the impact of environmental factors, including anthropogenic pressures and climate change, on marine life and habitats. The journal also covers studies on the assessment of marine ecosystem health, the taxonomy and distribution of marine species, and the biochemical and physiological characteristics of marine organisms.
A.O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of RAS
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Is the ISSN verified?
2499-9776
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Scopus
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Aquatic ScienceQ4
EcologyQ4
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsAquatic ScienceEcology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Marine and environmental studiesFood Industry and Aquatic BiologyAquatic and Environmental StudiesMarine and coastal ecosystemsAquatic Invertebrate Ecology and BehaviorEnvironmental and Biological Research in Conflict ZonesAlgal biology and biofuel productionMarine Biology and Ecology ResearchLinguistic, Cultural, and Literary StudiesMicrobial Community Ecology and Physiology