Marine Environmental Research

Marine Environmental Research is a peer-reviewed, Q1-ranked international journal dedicated to the publication of original research on the biological, chemical, and physical processes affecting the marine environment and its living resources. With an Impact Factor of 3.400 (2026), the journal occupies a respected position within the top quartile of its field, reflecting its consistent contribution to high-impact scholarship in marine science. Published by Elsevier, the journal serves as a vital platform for disseminating cutting-edge findings on the fate and effects of contaminants, nutrient dynamics, habitat degradation, climate change impacts, and the ecology of marine ecosystems. It welcomes a range of article types, primarily full-length research papers, but also publishes critical reviews, short communications, and occasional special issues that synthesize emerging topics or address pressing environmental challenges. The journal’s scope extends from coastal zones and estuaries to the deep sea, emphasizing studies that integrate field observations, laboratory experiments, and modeling approaches to understand anthropogenic and natural stressors. Its target audience includes marine ecologists, environmental chemists, toxicologists, oceanographers, and policy-makers focused on marine conservation and management. While not an open access journal by default, Marine Environmental Research offers authors the option to publish open access under a Creative Commons license, ensuring broad accessibility for funded studies. Renowned for its rigorous peer review and editorial standards, the journal remains an essential resource for scientists seeking to advance knowledge of marine environmental health and sustainability.