Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography (DSR B:TSO)

Deep‑Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography is a respected monthly, peer‑reviewed scientific journal published by Elsevier B.V. that serves as a leading forum for topical oceanographic research. Established as a distinct journal in 1993 following a split from the original Deep Sea Research, it focuses on thematic and interdisciplinary issues in oceanography arising from large field programs, collaborative research efforts, and special scientific initiatives. Rather than publishing unsolicited individual research papers, the journal publishes special issues and collections of papers tied to important international projects, expeditions, and conferences, with contributions that integrate data, methods, and interpretations across distinct areas of ocean science. These topics may cover physical processes, marine ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, deep‑sea dynamics, climate interactions, and regional studies spanning coastal to abyssal environments. The journal’s special issues often include supplemental electronic data such as extended observations, images, and ancillary material that support the research. Because of its focus on synthesizing and advancing topical knowledge on complex oceanographic processes, it is widely read by oceanographers, geoscientists, and environmental researchers globally. The journal is indexed in major scientific databases and maintains high editorial standards for thematic coherence and scientific quality.

Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography (DSR B:TSO) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Oceanography, field studies, expedition results, and thematic workshops in physical, chemical, biological, geological oceanography , Online or Print , Monthly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0967-0645, E-ISSN: 1879-0100, Established: 1993, Impact Factor: 3.0
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE