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Marine Biology Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Marine Biology in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with superscript references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Marine Biology format

Marine Biology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Marine Biology and Ecology Research, Marine and fisheries research, Marine and coastal plant biology.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Marine Biology 12, 45–58 (2023).

Formats any DOI in Marine Biology style. No sign-up.

Publishes research inMarine Biology and Ecology Research Marine and fisheries research Marine and coastal plant biology Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
ISSN0025-3162
Citation impact (2-yr)2.15
h-index216
i10-index11,101
Total citations633,582
Article processing charge$3,390
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Marine Biology per year

230
2014
168
2015
285
2016
222
2017
177
2018
173
2019
182
2020
222
2021
152
2022
205
2023
219
2024
182
2025

Citation impact of Marine Biology by publication year

7.1K
2014
5.1K
2015
7.4K
2016
5.2K
2017
3.9K
2018
3.2K
2019
2.9K
2020
2.8K
2021
1.4K
2022
1.4K
2023
812
2024
237
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Marine Biology

Marine Biology template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Marine Biology format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Marine Biology template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Marine Biology use?
Marine Biology uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals 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. Marine Biology 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Marine Biology?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Marine Biology 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 Marine Biology template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Marine Biology format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Marine Biology?
Marine Biology is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Marine Biology template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Marine Biology PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Marine Biology template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Marine Biology template cost?
You can start writing in the Marine Biology template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Marine Biology PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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