African Journal of Marine Science

Aims & Scope

The African (formerly South African) Journal of Marine Science provides an international forum for the publication of original scientific contributions or critical reviews, involving oceanic, shelf or estuarine waters, inclusive of oceanography, studies of organisms and their habitats, and aquaculture.

Papers on the conservation and management of living resources, relevant social science and governance, or new techniques, are all welcomed, as are those that integrate different disciplines.

Priority will be given to rigorous, question-driven research, rather than descriptive research.

Contributions from African waters, including the Southern Ocean, are particularly encouraged, although not to the exclusion of those from elsewhere that have relevance to the African context.

Submissions may take the form of a paper or a short communication.

The journal aims to achieve a balanced representation of subject areas but also publishes proceedings of symposia in dedicated issues, as well as guest-edited suites on thematic topics in regular issues.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10782

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	153

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.539

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Exchange of the Wandering Albatross<i>Diomedea Exulans</i>Between the Prince Edward and Crozet Islands: Implications for Conservation

  Citation: 311

  Authors: J., H.

• Comparative trophodynamics of anchovy<i>Engraulis encrasicolus</i>and sardine<i>Sardinops sagax</i>in the southern Benguela: are species alternations between small pelagic fish trophodynamically mediated?

  Citation: 153

  Authors: CD, L, JG

• Marine alien species of South Africa — status and impacts

  Citation: 152

  Authors: TB, CL, CD, M

• A critical look at the potential of Ecopath with ecosim to assist in practical fisheries management

  Citation: 147

  Authors: É. E., D. S.

• Collapse of South Africa's penguins in the early 21st century

  Citation: 146

  Authors: RJM, R, BJ, PJ, JM, BM, D, AB, L, PG, LG, L, J, LJ, PA

• Coastal oceanic climate change and variability from 1982 to 2009 around South Africa

  Citation: 145

  Authors: M, B, P

• Abrupt environmental shift associated with changes in the distribution of Cape anchovy<i>Engraulis encrasicolus</i>spawners in the southern Benguela

  Citation: 131

  Authors: C, CD, JC, JRE

• Climate change impacts on fisheries in West Africa: implications for economic, food and nutritional security

  Citation: 115

  Authors: VWY, WWL, W, UR

• Occurrence and ingestion of microplastics by zooplankton in Kenya's marine environment: first documented evidence

  Citation: 112

  Authors: C, L, J, J, A, J, N, J, H, C, E

• A multidisciplinary study of a small, temporarily open/closed South African estuary, with particular emphasis on the influence of mouth state on the ecology of the system

  Citation: 100

  Authors: AK, JB, GC, K, TG, PD, PW, PT, NC, B, T, GC, NA, S, AI, AK, JK, L, PD, TH

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