Ocean Science (OS)
Journal Descriptions
Ocean Science is an international, peer-reviewed open-access journal published by Copernicus Publications on behalf of the European Geosciences Union (EGU). Established in 2005, it provides a high-quality platform for publishing research across all areas of oceanography and marine Earth system science. The journal emphasizes both theoretical and experimental studies that improve understanding of ocean processes and their interaction with the atmosphere, cryosphere, and climate system. The journal publishes original research articles, technical papers, and reviews covering physical oceanography, chemical ocean processes, marine biogeochemistry, ocean circulation, climate variability, and ocean–atmosphere coupling. It is particularly known for its interactive open peer-review system, where submitted manuscripts are publicly discussed before final publication, enhancing transparency and scientific collaboration. Ocean Science is widely indexed in major databases such as Scopus and Web of Science and is considered a Q1-ranked journal in oceanography. Its open-access model ensures global accessibility of research, supporting scientists, policymakers, and environmental researchers working on marine systems and climate change. The journal plays an important role in advancing knowledge about the oceans, which are critical to regulating Earth’s climate and supporting global ecosystems.
Ocean Science (OS) is :-
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International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Oceanography, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Marine Science, Climate and Physical Ocean Processes, Atmospheric–Ocean interactions, technical papers, and reviews covering physical oceanography, chemical ocean processes, marine biogeochemistry, ocean circulation, climate variability, ocean–atmosphere coupling , Online or Print , Bi-Annual Journal
- UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 1812-0784, E-ISSN: 1812-0792, Established: 2005,
- Does Not Provide Crossref DOI
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Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE