Ongoing Special Issues
Current thematic collections accepting submissions in marine science.
Active Research Collections
IMSJ special issues provide focused platforms for research on emerging marine science topics. Review current opportunities and contribute to collections advancing oceanography and coastal science.
Call for Submissions: The special issues listed below are currently accepting manuscripts. Review topic descriptions and deadlines carefully before submitting.
Marine Climate Impacts
Research on ocean warming, acidification, and climate-driven changes in marine ecosystems and species distributions.
Coastal Resilience
Studies on coastal protection, adaptation strategies, and infrastructure resilience to marine hazards and sea level rise.
Deep-Sea Exploration
Discoveries from deep ocean environments, hydrothermal systems, and advances in deep-sea research technology.
To submit to a special issue, indicate the target collection in your cover letter and submission form. Manuscripts are reviewed by guest editors in coordination with IMSJ editorial staff. Standard peer review criteria apply.
Have an idea for a special issue topic? IMSJ welcomes proposals from researchers interested in guest editing focused collections. Visit our proposal guidelines for requirements and submission process.
Previously published special issues remain available in our journal archive, providing comprehensive coverage of significant marine science themes.
To submit to an ongoing special issue, clearly indicate the target collection in your cover letter and during online submission. Manuscripts should align with the specific scope described in each special issue call for papers. Contact guest editors directly for scope clarification before submitting if uncertain about fit.
Accepted manuscripts are published online individually as soon as production is complete, with assignment to the special issue collection. This continuous publication model ensures rapid dissemination while allowing comprehensive thematic collections to be assembled over the special issue period.
Special issue contributors benefit from thematic grouping that increases visibility among researchers focused on specific topics. Published collections generate cross-citation opportunities and may be promoted through specialized channels reaching target research communities.
For scope clarification or submission guidance, contact guest editors directly using information provided in each special issue announcement. Guest editors welcome pre-submission inquiries about manuscript fit and can advise on alignment with collection themes before formal submission.
Interested in proposing a new special issue? Visit our proposal guidelines page to learn about requirements and submission process. IMSJ welcomes proposals addressing timely topics in marine science where focused collections would benefit the research community.
Each special issue has specific submission deadlines listed in its call for papers. Late submissions may be considered for regular issues if the special issue deadline has passed. Contact the editorial office for deadline clarification if announcements are unclear.
Research not fitting current special issues is welcome as regular submissions. Visit our main call for papers page for general submission guidance covering all marine science topics within IMSJ scope.
