海洋科學區域研究將發表關于河口、沿海地區、大陸架、海洋和海洋資源區域方面的科學可靠的論文。發表的論文可包括(但不限于):?研究當地利益和對該地區的重要性?區域海洋生物多樣性和漁業資源研究?保護海洋生物多樣性和可持續發展的區域戰略和行動計劃?海洋資源管理，包括可持續漁業管理和海洋保護區的選擇和運營?關于化學污染物(如農藥、內分泌干擾物、醫藥和個人護理化學品)的研究，特別是關于食品種類的研究?研究富營養化、缺氧和化學污染物對該地區重要物種的影響及其控制/緩解措施?污染控制與管理?海洋污染和/或沿海發展對該地區的經濟和社會影響?污水處理和污染泥漿處理的策略/影響?污染控制和管理的案例記錄?環境損害和賠償?環境擾動后棲息地恢復和緩解的區域經驗?通過實現沿海發展和環境保護之間的平衡，實現可持續發展的區域經驗和戰略

REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE will publish scientifically sound papers on regional aspects of maritime and marine resources in estuaries, coastal zones, continental shelf, the seas and oceans.Papers published may include (but are not limited to):? Studies of local interest and importance to the region? Studies on regional marine biodiversity and fisheries resources? Regional strategies and action plans for conservation of marine biodiversity and sustainable development? Marine resources management including sustainable fisheries management and the selection and operation of marine protected areas ? Studies on chemical contaminants (e.g. pesticides, endocrine disrupting chemicals, and pharmaceutical and personal care chemicals) especially concerning food species? Studies on the impacts of eutrophication, hypoxia and chemical contaminants on species important to the region, and their control/mitigation measures ? Pollution control and management>? Economic and social impacts of marine pollution and/or coastal development to the region? Strategies/impacts of wastewater effluent disposal and contaminated mud disposal? Case histories of pollution control and management? Environmental damage and compensation? Regional experience in habitat restoration and mitigation after environmental perturbation? Regional experience and strategies for sustainable development through achieving a balance between coastal development and environmental protection