African Journal of Marine Science

Publisher: Taylor & Francis on behalf of the National Inquiry Services Centre
ISSN: 1814-232X; 1814-2338
Country: South Africa
Language: English
Thematic area: Science and Technology

About this journal

The African Journal of Marine Science is a prestigious peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research, reviews, and commentaries on all aspects of marine science in Africa. Its scope encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, including physical oceanography, marine biology, fisheries science, marine ecology, marine biotechnology, marine pollution, and coastal management. The journal is committed to fostering knowledge dissemination and scientific collaboration within the African marine science community and beyond.

The journal prioritizes research that contributes to the understanding and sustainable management of Africa's diverse marine ecosystems. This includes investigations into the impacts of climate change, pollution, and overfishing on marine resources, as well as the development of innovative solutions for conservation, restoration, and sustainable utilization. Key themes explored in the journal include marine biodiversity, ecosystem services, marine spatial planning, marine governance, and the socio-economic implications of marine activities.

The African Journal of Marine Science caters to a diverse audience, including marine scientists, researchers, policymakers, conservationists, and students from across Africa and globally. Its high-quality publications provide valuable insights and data for informed decision-making in the management and conservation of Africa's marine environments. The journal's commitment to open access ensures broad dissemination of research findings and promotes knowledge exchange amongst scientists and stakeholders.

The journal's impact is evident in its influence on marine science research, policy, and practice in Africa. Its publications have informed the development of regional and national marine management plans, contributed to the advancement of marine conservation efforts, and provided crucial data for understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems. The African Journal of Marine Science plays a significant role in shaping the future of marine science and sustainability in Africa, fostering scientific excellence and promoting responsible stewardship of the region's valuable marine resources.

Volumes (20 articles)

Volume 45, Issue 2 (2023)

The effects of suspended bivalve culture on benthic community structure and sediment fluxes in Saldanha Bay, South Africa — TA Probyn, M Pretorius, F Daya, A du Randt, A Busby

Volume 43, Issue 1 (2021)

Demersal fish communities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, indicate partial congruence with proposed conservation biozones — WN Dalton, SN Porter, T-C Livingstone, BQ Mann

Volume 41, Issue 4 (2019)

A comparison between the morphological and molecular approach to identify the benthic diatom community in the St Lucia Estuary, South Africa — M Nunes, JB Adams, S Van Aswegen, GF Matcher

Volume 40, Issue 3 (2018)

Environmental responses of jellyfish polyps as drivers of medusa populations off the coast of Namibia — L Ziegler, MJ Gibbons

Volume 39, Issue 1 (2017)

In memoriam: Norbert Klages — Stephanie Plön, Phil Whittington

Volume 39, Issue 4 (2017)

Two cases of probable hybridisation between the pufferfishes <i>Arothron meleagris</i> (Anonymous 1798) and <i>A. nigropunctatus</i> (Bloch and Schneider 1801) on a fringing reef at Réunion Island — P Bourjon, B Chanet

Volume 38, Issue 1 (2016)

Annual cycle of the upper-ocean circulation and properties in the tropical western Indian Ocean — M Manyilizu, P Penven, CJC Reason

Volume 36, Issue 3 (2014)

Abundance of the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin<i>Tursiops aduncus</i>off south-west Mauritius — I Webster, VG Cockcroft, A Cadinouche

Volume 36, Issue 4 (2014)

Differential effects of thermal and chemical stressors on tissue balls from scleractinian corals — S Mattan-Moorgawa, G Poonet, R Bhagooli, S Rughooputh

Volume 34, Issue 2 (2012)

Growth and survival of the South African scallop<i>Pecten sulcicostatus</i>in suspended culture — DCZ Arendse, GC Pitcher
Phytoplankton absorption and pigment adaptation of a red tide in the Benguela ecosystem — R Barlow, T Lamont

Volume 33, Issue 1 (2011)

Understanding Sea-Level Rise and Variability — Geoff Brundrit

Volume 32, Issue 3 (2010)

Characteristics and value of the Thukela Banks crustacean and linefish fisheries, and the potential impacts of changes in river flow — J K Turpie, S J Lamberth

Volume 30, Issue 2 (2008)

The effects of ageing biases on stock assessment and management advice: a case study on Namibian horse mackerel — MR Wilhelm, MD Durholtz, CH Kirchner

Volume 27, Issue 3 (2005)

Stock separation and life history of<i>Argyrozona argyrozona</i>(Pisces: Sparidae) on the South African east coast — SL Brouwer, MH Griffiths

Volume 26, Issue 1 (2004)

Age structure or functional response? Reconciling the energetics of surplus production between single-species models and ECOSIM — K. Y. Aydin

Volume 25, Issue 1 (2003)

An Assessment of the Recreational and Commercial Skiboat Fishery in the Transkei — S. T. Fennessy, A. M. McDonald, B. Q. Mann, B. I. Everett
Counts of Surface-nesting Seabirds Breeding at Prince Edward Island, Summer 2001/02 — P. G. Ryan, J. Cooper, B. M. Dyer, L. G. Underhill, R. J. M. Crawford, M. N. Bester
Evaluation of Participation in and Management of the Transkei Shore Linefishery — B. Q. Mann, A. M. McDonald, W. H. H. Sauer, T. Hecht
The Oldest Known Banded Wandering Albatross<i>Diomedea Exulans</i>at the Prince Edward Islands — J. Cooper, H. Battam, C. Loves, P. J. Milburn, L. E. Smith