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Oceans Template

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About the Oceans format

Oceans is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies, Marine and fisheries research, Marine and coastal plant biology. Over its lifetime it has published 353 papers, which have received 1,734 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Oceans 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inCoral and Marine Ecosystems Studies Marine and fisheries research Marine and coastal plant biology Marine animal studies overview Marine and coastal ecosystems
ISSN2673-1924
Citation impact (2-yr)1.9
h-index19
i10-index58
Article processing charge$1,082
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Lisbon
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
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Papers published in Oceans per year

1
2019
25
2020
59
2021
38
2022
27
2023
57
2024
87
2025

Citation impact of Oceans by publication year

1
2019
285
2020
562
2021
339
2022
136
2023
292
2024
61
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Oceans

Canopy Accumulation: Are Seagrass Meadows a Sink of Microplastics?

Richard K. F. Unsworth, A. J. Higgs, Bettina Walter et al. · 12 Feb 2021

A growing body of research is documenting the accumulation of microplastics within marine sediments around the world. The hydrodynamic influences of seagrasses in coastal environments are shown to increase sedimentation of finer particles and as a result there has been speculation that this attribute will lead to seagrass meadows acting as a site of elevated…

A Review of Current and New Optical Techniques for Coral Monitoring

Jonathan Teague, D. Smith, Michael J. Allen et al. · 20 Jan 2022

Monitoring the health of coral reefs is essential to understanding the damaging impacts of anthropogenic climate change as such non-invasive methods to survey coral reefs are the most desirable. Optics-based surveys, ranging from simple photography to multispectral satellite imaging are well established. Herein, we review these techniques, focusing on their value for coral monitoring and…

Harbour Seals: Population Structure, Status, and Threats in a Rapidly Changing Environment

Marie‐Anne Blanchet, Cécile Vincent, Jamie N. Womble et al. · 5 Jan 2021

The harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) is the world’s most widely distributed pinniped species ranging from temperate to Arctic regions (30–78.5° N in the Atlantic, 28–61.2° N in the Pacific), but no detailed overview of the species status exists. The aims of this review are to (i) provide current information on the genetic structure, population status,…

Widespread Coral Bleaching and Mass Mortality of Reef-Building Corals in Southern Mexican Pacific Reefs Due to 2023 El Niño Warming

Andrés López‐Pérez, Rebeca Granja‐Fernández, Eduardo Ramírez-Chávez et al. · 4 Apr 2024

In May 2023, oceanic and atmospheric anomalies indicated El Niño conditions in the eastern Pacific, followed by coral bleaching in coral communities and reefs of Huatulco. We conducted surveys and sampled coral reef communities from late June to mid–August of 2023 to evaluate the intensity and extent of the changes associated with the warming event.…

Oceanic Environmental Impact in Seaports

Nitin Agarwala, Cherdvong Saengsupavanich · 26 Nov 2023

Seaports are gateways that connect a nation to the world economy. With trade by sea increasing due to globalization, the need for the improvement and development of seaports cannot be overlooked. While the development of ports is considered essential for the economic growth and prosperity of a nation, they also result in environmental deterioration that…

Oceans template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Oceans format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Oceans template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Oceans use?
Oceans uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Oceans 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Oceans?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Oceans document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Oceans template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Oceans format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Oceans?
Oceans - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Oceans PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Oceans template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Oceans template cost?
You can start writing in the Oceans template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Oceans PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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