International Journal of Marine Science(ISSN 1927-6648)is an open access,peer reviewed journal published online by Bio Publisher.The journal publishes all the latest and outstanding research articles,letters and reviews in all areas of marine science,the range of topics containing the advancement of scientific and engineering knowledge regarding the sea;from chemical and physical to biological oceanography,from estuaries and coastal waters to the open ocean;as well as including fisheries,socio-economic science,co-management,ecosystems and other topical advisory