Journal profile · Toxicology
Marine Environmental Research
ISSN 0141-1136 · eISSN 1879-0291 · Elsevier BV · ENGLAND · Monthly · Founded 1978
Marine Environmental Research: CAS Zone 3 · Environmental Science & Ecology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.35; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,440; median 109 days to acceptance (124 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 802 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Marine Environmental Research is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 3 of Environmental Science & Ecology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology, Marine Biology and Ecology Research and Marine and coastal plant biology, together about 28.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Oceanography. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Marine Environmental Research publishes original research papers on chemical, physical, and biological interactions in the oceans and coastal waters. The journal serves as a forum for new information on biology, chemistry, and toxicology and syntheses that advance understanding of marine environmental processes.Submission of multidisciplinary studies is encouraged. Studies that utilize experimental approaches to clarify the roles of anthropogenic and natural causes of changes in marine ecosystems are especially welcome, as are those studies that represent new developments of a theoretical or conceptual aspect of marine science. All papers published in this journal are reviewed by qualified peers prior to acceptance and publication. Examples of topics considered to be appropriate for the journal include, but are not limited to, the following:– The extent, persistence, and consequences of change and the recovery from such change in natural marine systems – The biochemical, physiological, and ecological consequences of contaminants to marine organisms and ecosystems – The biogeochemistry of naturally occurring and anthropogenic substances – Models that describe and predict the above processes – Monitoring studies, to the extent that their results provide new information on functional processes – Methodological papers describing improved quantitative techniques for the marine sciences.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Toxicology
Editor-in-chief J. BlascoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 10 in mainland China (about 20%); most named United States 11, Mainland China 10, Italy 6, United Kingdom 5, Norway 3 (49 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Environmental Toxicology and EcotoxicologyEnvironmental Science12.9%
- Marine Biology and Ecology ResearchEarth and Planetary Sciences8.2%
- Marine and coastal plant biologyEarth and Planetary Sciences7.4%
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture StudiesEnvironmental Science7%
- Marine and fisheries researchEnvironmental Science5.8%
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems StudiesEnvironmental Science5.7%
- Marine and coastal ecosystemsEarth and Planetary Sciences5.6%
- Toxic Organic Pollutants ImpactEnvironmental Science4.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Marine & Freshwater Biology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Toxicology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Marine & Freshwater Biology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Toxicology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Marine & Freshwater Biology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Toxicology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 3.35LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 4.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.96LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.96LetPub ·
- h-index
- 83LetPub ·
- h-index
- 139OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 4,131OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.18OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 11.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 26.61%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 767LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 7,794 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 547 | 206 | 193 |
| 2025 | 802 | 286 | 2,198 |
| 2024 | 527 | 211 | 3,569 |
| 2023 | 388 | 146 | 4,319 |
| 2022 | 238 | 103 | 3,734 |
| 2021 | 242 | 115 | 4,043 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
109 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 81 days – 150 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 1 days (124 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 112 days
- Sample
- 124 articles with submission and acceptance dates (1,532 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 1 monthLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 49 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 106 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,440 / EUR 3,220 / GBP 2,750 / JPY 426,660 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,050 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers6, by deadline
- Migration, Transformation, and Ecological Safety of Emerging Pollutants and Nutrients in Coastal EnvironmentsDeadline
- Eco-morphodynamics and Ecological Protection of Coastal Wetlands for Climate ResilienceDeadline
- Negative Results in OceanographyDeadline
- Ocean Decade- Sustainable Marine Pollution and Ocean HealthDeadline
- Ocean Decade: Conservation, Biodiversity, and management of fisheriesDeadline
- Ocean Decade_Blue Carbon Ecosystem Assessment and Restoration for Carbon NeutralityDeadline
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted12, with length limits
- commentariesCommentaries are critical written discussions analyzing publications previously featured in the journal.Length not stated
- commentaryMarine Environmental Research publishes 5 different categories Article Types:Full-length Articles form the core of the journal, typically ranging from 5,000 to …Length not stated
- full-length articlesFull-length Articles form the core of the journal, typically ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 words with no more than 50 references.Length not stated
- letterMarine Environmental Research publishes 5 different categories Article Types:Full-length Articles form the core of the journal, typically ranging from 5,000 to …Length not stated
- micro articlesMicro Articles are very short papers, typically less than 3,000 words or two pages with no more than 20 references, intended to share a specific insight.Length not stated
- original researchMarine Environmental Research publishes 5 different categories Article Types:Full-length Articles form the core of the journal, typically ranging from 5,000 to …Length not stated
- perspectiveMarine Environmental Research publishes 5 different categories Article Types:Full-length Articles form the core of the journal, typically ranging from 5,000 to …main text ≤ 20,000 words
- reviewMarine Environmental Research publishes 5 different categories Article Types:Full-length Articles form the core of the journal, typically ranging from 5,000 to …Length not stated
- review articleMarine Environmental Research publishes 5 different categories Article Types:Full-length Articles form the core of the journal, typically ranging from 5,000 to …main text ≤ 20,000 words
- review articlesReview Articles are in-depth, critical analyses or fresh perspectives on subjects within the journal's scope, with lengths between 6,000–20,000 words.Length not stated
- short communicationMarine Environmental Research publishes 5 different categories Article Types:Full-length Articles form the core of the journal, typically ranging from 5,000 to …main text ≤ 5,000 words · references ≤ 20
- viewpointMarine Environmental Research publishes 5 different categories Article Types:Full-length Articles form the core of the journal, typically ranging from 5,000 to …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1978
- ISSN
- 0141-1136
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-0291
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Marine Environmental Research
What CAS zone is Marine Environmental Research in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Marine Environmental Research is in Zone 3 of Environmental Science & Ecology, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Marine & Freshwater Biology / Toxicology / Environmental Sciences. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Environmental Science & Ecology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Marine Environmental Research?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.35; CiteScore 4.6, h-index 139.
How long does peer review take at Marine Environmental Research?
Based on the dates recorded on 124 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 109 days (interquartile range 81–150 days); authors report an average review time of about 1 month; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Marine Environmental Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Marine Environmental Research based?
Of the 49 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 10 (about 20%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (11), Mainland China (10) and Italy (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Marine Environmental Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Marine Environmental Research is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Marine Environmental Research open access, and what is the APC?
Marine Environmental Research is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,440.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .