Current: The Journal of Marine Education

Aims & Scope

Current: The Journal of Marine Education is the peer-reviewed journal of the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) who seeks to “Make known the world of water.” It features lively, in-depth articles and activities relating to all aspects of educating a variety of audiences about the world of water.

Published up to three times a year, Current explores the latest in marine and aquatic education research, ocean literacy, classroom and free-choice learning activities, marine science, art, maritime history and literature. Current aligns with the National Marine Educators’ Association’s core values of excellence, camaraderie, action, inclusiveness and leadership in marine and aquatic education.

Current will consider articles on any subject in marine and aquatic education. Current occasionally publishes theme issues sponsored and funded by other organizations on topics relevant to marine education.

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Google Scholar

Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Apc url
• Waiver url
• Homepage
• Aims scope

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Environmental Science, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 860.00 USD. Learn more.

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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.

• Key Concepts in Polar Science: Coming to Consensus on the Essential Polar Literacy Principles

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Janice, Liesl, Oscar, Josh

• Polar Fun and Games

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Margie, Stephanie, Lawrence

• Teaching Functional Morphology of Cephalopods During Summer Course

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Ayano

• Eavesdropping on Marine Mammal Conversations: An Activity Suitable for the Visually Impaired

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Mary Carla, Kathleen, Laela S.

• Supporting Conceptual Understanding of the Coriolis Force Through Laboratory Experiments

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Mirjam S., Pierré D.

• Hands-on Hypoxia: Engaging High School Educators in the science behind Marine Microbial Dynamics in Hypoxic Coastal Areas Through Field and Classroom Experiences

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Kyla J., Dieuwertje J., Cara A., J. Cameron

• Engaging High School Students and Teachers Through an Ocean-Observing Technology STEM Outreach Club

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Jordon, Kiley, Ben, Halle, Bob, Ryan

• Cosplay as a Novel Method for Outreach in Ocean Science

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Mark, Susan, Ethan, Sara, Jessica, Amanda

• Chemistry Made Easy: Teaching Students about the Link Between Marine Chemistry and Coral Reef Biodiversity

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Mary Carla, Alison

• Role-Playing to Foster ‘Deep-Sea Exploration’ Through Active and Virtual Learning: A Class-Design for Colombian Higher Education

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Juan Armando, Lorena, Adriana, Andrea