"Journal of Marine Biology & Oceanography is an online peer-reviewed journal that publishes the most complete and reliable source of information on the discoveries and current developments in all areas pertaining to marine biology and oceanography. The journal successfully follows hybrid policy of publication that offers authors with the choice of publishing via customary subscription method or making their article open access. The Journal uses Editorial Manager System for maintaining quality review process. Editorial Manager is an online manuscript submission, review and tracking system. Review process is performed by the editorial board members of Journal of Marine Biology & Oceanography; the validation by at least two independent reviewers followed by the editor’s approval is required for the acceptance of any citable manuscript for publication in the Journal. Oceanography, also known as Oceanology or marine science, is an area of Earth Science that deals with oceans. Oceanography is a vast subject covering a range of topics in the sub field areas of Physical, Chemical, Biological and Geological oceanography. Oceanographers blend these multiple diverse fields to acquire and enhance their knowledge on oceans and understand the processes within. Journal of Marine Biology & Oceanography publishes results of research on marine biology, biological/physical/chemical/ geological oceanography, and other relevantly related areas."