Journal of Marine Studies (JoMS) is an international peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal dedicated to publishing novel research articles, critical-review articles, case studies, short communications, methodological advances, and data papers on all aspects of the marine environment that contribute to systematic knowledge of ocean system and the impact of human activities on them, vice versa. JoMS publishes high-impact scientific articles across the extensive spectrum of marine science, technology and integrated studies (listed on focus and scope). JoMS has a definite aim to distribute a high-quality scientific journal with free Internet-based access for researchers, stakeholders, and other interested people throughout the globe. Journal of Marine Studies publishes original research articles, opinion essays, case reports, short communications, and critical reviews on all aspects of the marine environment. JoMS publishes scientific articles across the extensive spectrum of the marine sciences, including: Oceanography Marine biotechnology Marine biodiversity and living resources Marine geographic information system and remote sensing Marine geology marine pollution Marine fisheries Mariculture Marine genomic Marine policy and law Marine management and conservation Marine technology Marine climatology Marine paleontology Coastal and estuarine dynamic Marine socio-economic Marine modelling Related topics constitute the key elements of papers Integrated studies that link gaps between marine science disciplines