Aims and Scope of Ocean Science
Ocean Science is an open-access peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Copernicus Publications on behalf of the European Geosciences Union. It covers all aspects of oceanography. The journal is available on-line and in print. Papers are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license. Less
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6.3
Impact Factor 

< 5
SJR 

Q2Oceanography

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1.48
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Ocean Science Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | COPERNICUS GESELLSCHAFT MBH |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Article Processing Charges | EUR 1600 |
| Publication Time | 38 |
| Editorial Review Process | Open peer review |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Society/Institute/Sponsor | European Geosciences Union (EGU) |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 2004 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
| Publication Details | |
| Editorial Review Detail | |
| Information for authors | |
| Author instructions | Visit website |
| Copyright Details | Visit website |
| Deposit Policy | Sherpa/Romeo |
| License type | CC BY |
| OA statement | Visit website |
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