國際海洋科學(xué)中心的海洋科學(xué)期刊發(fā)表文章，簡短的交流和批判性的評論，有助于我們對海洋系統(tǒng)和人類活動的影響的科學(xué)理解。該雜志是一個科學(xué)咨詢的基礎(chǔ)，涵蓋與海洋環(huán)境有關(guān)的廣泛管理和保護問題。海洋學(xué)、海洋生境、生物資源和相關(guān)管理主題是有資格發(fā)表的論文的關(guān)鍵要素。特別歡迎彌合傳統(tǒng)學(xué)科之間差距的綜合研究。該期刊的范圍已擴大到包括經(jīng)濟、社會和公共行政研究，只要這些研究與海洋管理有直接關(guān)系，并為海洋科學(xué)家所普遍關(guān)心。

The ICES Journal of Marine Science publishes articles, short communications, and critical reviews that contribute to our scientific understanding of marine systems and the impact of human activities. The Journal serves as a foundation for scientific advice across the broad spectrum of management and conservation issues related to the marine environment. Oceanography, marine habitats, living resources, and related management topics constitute the key elements of papers eligible for publication. Integrated studies that bridge gaps between traditional disciplines are particularly welcome. The scope of the Journal has been broadened to include economic, social, and public administration studies to the extent that they are directly related to management of the seas and are of general interest to marine scientists.