Annual Review of Marine Science

The *Annual Review of Marine Science* (abbreviated as *ANNU REV MAR SCI*; ISSN 1941-1405) stands as one of the most authoritative and selective journals in the marine sciences. Published by Annual Reviews, this journal exclusively features comprehensive, critical review articles that synthesize the most significant advances across the full breadth of marine research. Its scope is deliberately broad, encompassing physical, chemical, and biological oceanography, marine geology and geophysics, biogeochemical cycles, marine ecology, climate-ocean interactions, and applied topics such as fisheries science and marine conservation. Unlike journals that publish primary research, the *Annual Review of Marine Science* is dedicated to invited, in-depth reviews that provide a holistic perspective on a given field, identifying key discoveries, unresolved questions, and future directions. The target audience includes professional researchers, academic faculty, and graduate students seeking authoritative, up-to-date syntheses to stay abreast of developments outside their immediate specialty. With a 2026 Impact Factor of 22.500 and a JCR Quartile ranking of Q1, the journal is consistently ranked among the top publications in the oceanography and marine science categories, reflecting its exceptional citation impact and prestige. The journal does not operate on an open access model by default, but Annual Reviews offers open access options under specific agreements. Its rigorous, non-primary research format and high selectivity make it an indispensable resource for the global marine science community, serving as a benchmark for integrative, high-impact scholarly synthesis.