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Estuaries and Coasts

Estuaries and Coasts

Journal of the Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation

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Overview

Estuaries and Coasts focuses on publishing research on ecosystems at the interface between the land and the sea where there are tidal fluctuations or sea water is diluted by fresh water.

  • The official journal of the Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation (CERF).
  • Publishes research on physical, chemical, geological or biological systems, as well as applications to management of those ecosystems.
  • Covers estuaries and nearshore coastal waters, including lagoons, wetlands, tidal fresh water, shores, and beaches.
  • Accepts original research, reviews and perspectives, techniques, comments, and management applications.
  • Features topical collections and articles on key topics.
  • Encourages submissions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, specifically SDG 14 Life Below Water and SDG 15 Life on Land.

Co-Editors-in-Chief
  • Just Cebrian
  • Paul A. Montagna
  • Melisa Wong
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Societies and partnerships

  • The Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation
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Journal metrics

Journal Impact Factor
2.3 (2024)
5-year Journal Impact Factor
2.8 (2024)
Submission to first decision (median)
7 days
Downloads
789.1k (2025)

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Status
Open for submissions
Submission deadline
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Collection

Estuary and Coast Signatures

Estuary and Coast Signatures is a collection of Brief Reports that describe estuaries and coasts that are currently under-represented or poorly...

Status
Open for submissions
Submission deadline
Ongoing
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This journal has 587 open access articles

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Journal information

Electronic ISSN
1559-2731
Print ISSN
1559-2723
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