Aims and Scope of African Journal of Marine Science
The African Journal of Marine Science is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering all disciplines of marine science. It was established in 1983 as the South African Journal of Marine Science and obtained its current name in 2003. It is published by Taylor & Francis on behalf of the National Inquiry Services Centre (South Africa). The editor-in-chief is Sheldon Dudley (Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries). Less
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1.8
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< 5
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Q3Aquatic Science

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0.46
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African Journal of Marine Science Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1935 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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