Marine Mammal Science

Aims & Scope

Published for the Society for Marine Mammalogy, Marine Mammal Science is a source of significant new findings on marine mammals resulting from original research on their form and function, evolution, systematics, physiology, biochemistry, behavior, population biology, life history, genetics, ecology and conservation.

The journal features both original and review articles, notes, opinions and letters.

It serves as a vital resource for anyone studying marine mammals.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	2.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10382

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	608

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.561

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	96

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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.

• STUDYING TROPHIC ECOLOGY IN MARINE ECOSYSTEMS USING FATTY ACIDS: A PRIMER ON ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

  Citation: 495

  Authors: Suzanne M., Sara J., Heather N.

• CALCULATING LIMITS TO THE ALLOWABLE HUMAN‐CAUSED MORTALITY OF CETACEANS AND PINNIPEDS

  Citation: 449

  Authors: Paul R.

• COLLISIONS BETWEEN SHIPS AND WHALES

  Citation: 400

  Authors: David W., Amy R., James G., Anne S., Michela

• BEHAVIORAL SAMPLING METHODS FOR CETACEANS: A REVIEW AND CRITIQUE

  Citation: 365

  Authors: Janet

• Using stable isotope biogeochemistry to study marine mammal ecology

  Citation: 301

  Authors: Seth D., Mark T., Paul L.

• ECOLOGY, BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATION OF THE BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN: A REVIEW

  Citation: 299

  Authors: Susan H., Randall S., Bernd

• WHY DO BALEEN WHALES MIGRATE?¹

  Citation: 271

  Authors: Peter J., Richard C.

• CAPACITY AND MODE OF PCB METABOLISM IN SMALL CETACEANS¹

  Citation: 267

  Authors: Shinsuke, Seiji, Hiroshi, Ryo

• A simple new algorithm to filter marine mammal Argos locations

  Citation: 255

  Authors: Carla, Christian, Michael A., Kit M.

• GROWTH LAYERS IN TEETH FROM KNOWN‐AGE, FREE‐RANGING BOTTLENOSE DOLPHINS

  Citation: 246

  Authors: Aleta A., Michael D., Randall S., Jay C., A. Blair

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