Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans embraces the application of physics, chemistry, biology, and geology to the study of the oceans and their interaction with other components of the Earth system.

Deepening the integrated knowledge of the sea utilizes new observational, analytical, computational and modeling capabilities to build upon established approaches in all areas of marine science.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.4
2024	3.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2682

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4869

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.405

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	214

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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, 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.

• EN4: Quality controlled ocean temperature and salinity profiles and monthly objective analyses with uncertainty estimates

  Citation: 1412

  Authors: Simon A., Matthew J., Nick A.

• A Global Perspective on Microplastics

  Citation: 921

  Authors: Robert C., Meredith E., Mark J., Lei, Eddy Y.

• Enhanced warming of the <scp>N</scp>orthwest <scp>A</scp>tlantic <scp>O</scp>cean under climate change

  Citation: 394

  Authors: Vincent S., Stephen M., Whit G., Michael, Michael A., Thomas L., Jonathan A., Matthew J., Anthony, Gabriel A., Rong

• Arctic sea ice circulation and drift speed: Decadal trends and ocean currents

  Citation: 294

  Authors: R., G., S.

• Regional variations in the influence of mesoscale eddies on near‐surface chlorophyll

  Citation: 292

  Authors: Peter, Dennis J., Dudley B., Michael J., Peter G.

• Gulf Stream's induced sea level rise and variability along the U.S. mid‐Atlantic coast

  Citation: 277

  Authors: Tal, Larry P., William B., Jose L.

• Satellite observations of chlorophyll, phytoplankton biomass, and Ekman pumping in nonlinear mesoscale eddies

  Citation: 241

  Authors: P., D. B., P. G., M. J.

• Understanding Arctic Ocean Circulation: A Review of Ocean Dynamics in a Changing Climate

  Citation: 239

  Authors: Mary‐Louise, John

• Coastal Upwelling Revisited: Ekman, Bakun, and Improved Upwelling Indices for the U.S. West Coast

  Citation: 231

  Authors: Michael G., Christopher A., Elliott L., Steven J.

• Variability and trends in the <scp>A</scp>rctic <scp>S</scp>ea ice cover: Results from different techniques

  Citation: 227

  Authors: Josefino C., Walter N., Robert

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