The African (formerly South African) Journal of Marine Science provides an international forum for the publication of original scientific contributions or critical reviews, involving oceanic, shelf or estuarine waters, inclusive of oceanography, studies of organisms and their habitats, and aquaculture. Papers on the conservation and management of living resources, relevant social science and governance, or new techniques, are all welcomed, as are those that integrate different disciplines. Priority will be given to rigorous, question-driven research, rather than descriptive research. Contributions from African waters, including the Southern Ocean, are particularly encouraged, although not to the exclusion of those from elsewhere that have relevance to the African context. Submissions may take the form of a paper or a short communication. The journal aims to achieve a balanced representation of subject areas but also publishes proceedings of symposia in dedicated issues, as well as guest-edited suites on thematic topics in regular issues.The journal is produced by NISC in association with the Fisheries branch of the South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF). Acceptance of papers is the responsibility of the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the Editors and members of the Editorial Advisory Board. All views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Editors or the Department.

非洲(前南非)海洋科學雜志提供了一個國際論壇，發表涉及海洋、大陸架或河口水域的原始科學貢獻或批判性評論，包括海洋學、生物及其棲息地的研究和水產養殖。關于生物資源保護和管理、相關社會科學和治理或新技術的論文，以及那些融合了不同學科的論文，都受到歡迎。優先考慮嚴謹的、以問題為導向的研究，而不是描述性研究。特別鼓勵包括南大洋在內的非洲水域作出貢獻，但也不排除來自其他地方與非洲環境有關的貢獻。提交的材料可以是論文或簡短的交流。該期刊的目標是實現主題領域的均衡表達，但也出版專題專題討論會的會議記錄，以及定期專題專題的客座編輯組稿。該雜志由NISC與南非農業、林業和漁業部漁業處聯合出版。接受論文是總編與編輯和編輯咨詢委員會成員協商后的責任。所表達的意見均為作者的意見，不一定是編輯或新聞部的意見。