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Ocean Science Journal Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Ocean Science Journal 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 Ocean Science Journal format

Ocean Science Journal is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Marine and coastal ecosystems, Marine Biology and Ecology Research, Oceanographic and Atmospheric Processes.

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

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Publishes research inMarine and coastal ecosystems Marine Biology and Ecology Research Oceanographic and Atmospheric Processes Marine and fisheries research Marine and coastal plant biology
ISSN1738-5261
Citation impact (2-yr)1.47
h-index38
i10-index318
Total citations10,517
Article processing charge$2,890
Top institutions publishing hereKorea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Ocean Science Journal per year

42
2014
68
2015
60
2016
71
2017
70
2018
41
2019
42
2020
47
2021
44
2022
34
2023
75
2024
54
2025

Citation impact of Ocean Science Journal by publication year

618
2014
934
2015
621
2016
641
2017
664
2018
440
2019
438
2020
411
2021
240
2022
155
2023
163
2024
61
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Ocean Science Journal

Growth, feeding and ecological roles of the mixotrophic and heterotrophic dinoflagellates in marine planktonic food webs

Hae Jin Jeong, Yeong Du Yoo, Jae Seong Kim et al. · 1 Jun 2010

Planktonic mixotrophic and heterotrophic dinoflagellates are ubiquitous protists and often abundant in marine environments. Recently many phototrophic dinoflagellate species have been revealed to be mixotrophic organisms and also it is suggested that most dinoflagellates may be mixotrophic or heterotrophic protists. The mixotrophic and heterotrophic dinoflagellates are able to feed on diverse prey items including bacteria,…

Ocean Science Journal template — frequently asked questions

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