The field of marine science is constantly evolving, with new discoveries and advancements shaping our understanding of the oceans, research urgently needed, for example,  to address global challenges such as the effect of climate change on marine ecosystems, or how the health of the ocean itself may impact weather patterns and the marine life it supports. 

 BMC Marine Science aims to publish research a wide array of topics, emphasizing research on marine biodiversity, marine disease and marine conservation as well as oceanographic research.  The journal will focus on the impacts of climate change on marine health, coastal and estuarine science, and the sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture. Research on marine microbiology, biochemistry, and technological advancements in marine science will also be considered. 

 Aligned with the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), BMC Marine Science particularly encourages submissions focused on Life Below Water (SDG 14). The journal will promote research into reducing marine pollution, protecting marine ecosystems, and minimizing ocean acidification. 

 Following the ethos of the BMC series, this journal stands for open, robust, and reproducible science with freely available data to speed up the pace of discovery. We support transparent peer review and make editorial decisions based on the validity and rigor of a study rather than its perceived impact. 

We are now actively recruiting editorial board members ahead of the official launch. To find out more about this or other ways to get involved in BMC Marine Science, please get in touch – we would love to hear from you! My email is alison.cuff@biomedcentral.com