International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law addresses all aspects of marine and coastal law.

In addition to normal in-depth scholarly articles, the Journal contains a distinctive feature: a vigorous ‘Current Legal Developments’ section which provides notes and commentary on international treaties and case law, national statute law, national court decisions, and other aspects of state practice; includes the relevant original documentation where appropriate; and monitors developments in relevant international organizations at a global and regional level.

The format also includes a book review section.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.549

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	39

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10585

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	176

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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 Earth and Planetary Sciences, Environmental Science and Social 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.

• Current Legal Developments United Nations General Assembly

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Nicola

• The Glasgow Climate Conference (COP26)

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Mitchell, Elisa

• Marine Protected Areas beyond National Jurisdiction: Some Practical Perspectives for Moving Ahead

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Kristina M., Anna

• The Arctic in Play: Governance in a Time of Rapid Change

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Oran

• The IMO Initial Strategy for the Reduction of GHGs from International Shipping: A Commentary

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Aldo

• Building the Blue Economy: The Role of Marine Spatial Planning in Facilitating Offshore Renewable Energy Development

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Michaela

• The Admissibility of a Plea to an International Adjudicative Forum to Delimit the Outer Continental Shelf Prior to the Adoption of Final Recommendations by the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Bjørn

• Securing a Sustainable Future for the Oceans Beyond National Jurisdiction: The Legal Basis for an Integrated Cross-Sectoral Regime for High Seas Governance for the 21st Century

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Robin, Rosemary

• Recent Developments in Pacific Tuna Fisheries: The Palau Arrangement and the Vessel Day Scheme

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Transform

• The 2018 Agreement to Prevent Unregulated High Seas Fisheries in the Central Arctic Ocean: A Critical Analysis

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Valentin J., Alexander, Nengye

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