Ocean and Coastal Management

Aims & Scope

Ocean & Coastal Management is the leading international journal dedicated to the study of all aspects of ocean and coastal management from the global to local levels.

We publish rigorously peer-reviewed manuscripts from all disciplines, and inter-/trans-disciplinary and co-designed research, but all submissions must make clear the relevance to management and/or governance issues relevant to the sustainable development and conservation of oceans and coasts.

Comparative studies (from sub-national to trans-national cases, and other management / policy arenas) are encouraged, as are studies that critically assess current management practices and governance approaches.

Submissions involving robust analysis, development of theory, and improvement of management practice are especially welcome.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.4

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.245

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	116

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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, Earth and Planetary Sciences and Environmental Science, 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.

• Approaches to monitoring, control and management of harmful algal blooms (HABs)

  Citation: 547

  Authors: Donald M.

• The role of ecosystems in coastal protection: Adapting to climate change and coastal hazards

  Citation: 542

  Authors: Mark D., Susan, Carmen, Imèn, Lynne Zeitlin, Christine C., Michael W.

• When can marine reserves improve fisheries management?

  Citation: 513

  Authors: Ray, Kevin, Jean-Jacques, Tony, Louis W, Marc, José, Ana, Jake, Johann, Kevern L, Serge, Stephen J, G.P, Keith, Gunnar, Carl

• Artificial reefs: a review of their design, application, management and performance

  Citation: 447

  Authors: Mark

• Overcoming the impacts of aquaculture on the coastal zone

  Citation: 393

  Authors: J.H.

• Aquaculture: Relevance, distribution, impacts and spatial assessments – A review

  Citation: 388

  Authors: Marco, Kersten, Claudia

• Trends in ocean and coastal tourism: the end of the last frontier?

  Citation: 384

  Authors: C.Michael

• Managing for cumulative impacts in ecosystem-based management through ocean zoning

  Citation: 383

  Authors: Benjamin S., Karen L., Andrew A., Larry B.

• Improving knowledge exchange among scientists and decision-makers to facilitate the adaptive governance of marine resources: A review of knowledge and research needs

  Citation: 372

  Authors: C., A.J., L., S.K., K., N.A.

• A review of the application and evolution of the DPSIR framework with an emphasis on coastal social-ecological systems

  Citation: 364

  Authors: Sirak Robele, Alice, John D.

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