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Last Updated on June 27, 2025


Top Journals in Aquatic Science

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Aquatic Science, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Aquatic Science falls under area Agricultural and Biological Sciences.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Reviews in Aquaculture


Reviews in Aquaculture is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1). It is published by Blackwell Publishing Asia. The overall rank of Reviews in Aquaculture is 842. ISSN of this journal is/are 17535131, 17535123.

Impact Score: 13.30 h-Index: 103 SJR: 2.729 Overall Ranking: 842



2. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Water


Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Water is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Ocean Engineering (Q1); Oceanography (Q1); Water Science and Technology (Q1). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Water is 938. ISSN of this journal is/are 20491948.

Impact Score: 7.65 h-Index: 80 SJR: 2.524 Overall Ranking: 938


3. Limnology And Oceanography Letters


Limnology And Oceanography Letters is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Oceanography (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Limnology And Oceanography Letters is 1201. ISSN of this journal is/are 23782242.

Impact Score: 4.90 h-Index: 44 SJR: 2.199 Overall Ranking: 1201


4. Fish and Fisheries


Fish and Fisheries is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Oceanography (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Fish and Fisheries is 1252. ISSN of this journal is/are 14672960, 14672979.

Impact Score: 6.56 h-Index: 140 SJR: 2.153 Overall Ranking: 1252


5. Droplet


Droplet is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Water Science and Technology (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Droplet is 1478. ISSN of this journal is/are 27692159, 27314375.

Impact Score: 8.71 h-Index: 14 SJR: 1.969 Overall Ranking: 1478



6. Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries


Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries is 1813. ISSN of this journal is/are 09603166, 15735184.

Impact Score: 5.86 h-Index: 119 SJR: 1.753 Overall Ranking: 1813


7. Reviews in Fisheries Science and Aquaculture


Reviews in Fisheries Science and Aquaculture is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Reviews in Fisheries Science and Aquaculture is 2074. ISSN of this journal is/are 23308249, 23308257.

Impact Score: 6.23 h-Index: 90 SJR: 1.63 Overall Ranking: 2074


8. Harmful Algae


Harmful Algae is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Harmful Algae is 2095. ISSN of this journal is/are 18781470, 15689883.

Impact Score: 4.91 h-Index: 119 SJR: 1.618 Overall Ranking: 2095


9. Limnology and Oceanography


Limnology and Oceanography is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Oceanography (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Limnology and Oceanography is 2214. ISSN of this journal is/are 00243590, 19395590.

Impact Score: 4.24 h-Index: 230 SJR: 1.566 Overall Ranking: 2214



10. NPJ Ocean Sustainability


NPJ Ocean Sustainability is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Oceanography (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of NPJ Ocean Sustainability is 2353. ISSN of this journal is/are 2731426X.

Impact Score: 7.61 h-Index: 11 SJR: 1.513 Overall Ranking: 2353


11. Journal of Geophysical Research G: Biogeosciences


Journal of Geophysical Research G: Biogeosciences is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Atmospheric Science (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Forestry (Q1); Paleontology (Q1); Soil Science (Q1); Water Science and Technology (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Journal of Geophysical Research G: Biogeosciences is 2591. ISSN of this journal is/are 21698953, 21698961.

Impact Score: 3.58 h-Index: 89 SJR: 1.432 Overall Ranking: 2591


12. Marine Pollution Bulletin


Marine Pollution Bulletin is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Oceanography (Q1); Pollution (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Marine Pollution Bulletin is 2691. ISSN of this journal is/are 0025326X, 18793363.

Impact Score: 5.73 h-Index: 245 SJR: 1.402 Overall Ranking: 2691


13. Progress in Oceanography


Progress in Oceanography is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Geology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Progress in Oceanography is 2856. ISSN of this journal is/are 796611.

Impact Score: 3.69 h-Index: 158 SJR: 1.357 Overall Ranking: 2856



14. Aquatic Toxicology


Aquatic Toxicology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Aquatic Toxicology is 3265. ISSN of this journal is/are 0166445X, 18791514.

Impact Score: 4.82 h-Index: 171 SJR: 1.256 Overall Ranking: 3265


15. Ocean and Coastal Management


Ocean and Coastal Management is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Oceanography (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Ocean and Coastal Management is 3340. ISSN of this journal is/are 9645691.

Impact Score: 6.24 h-Index: 116 SJR: 1.245 Overall Ranking: 3340


16. Information Processing in Agriculture


Information Processing in Agriculture is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Forestry (Q1). It is published by China Agricultural University. The overall rank of Information Processing in Agriculture is 3614. ISSN of this journal is/are 20970153, 22143173.

Impact Score: 9.39 h-Index: 62 SJR: 1.188 Overall Ranking: 3614


17. Marine Policy


Marine Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Law (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Marine Policy is 3717. ISSN of this journal is/are 0308597X.

Impact Score: 4.49 h-Index: 133 SJR: 1.169 Overall Ranking: 3717


18. Marine Life Science and Technology


Marine Life Science and Technology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Biotechnology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Oceanography (Q1). It is published by Springer Verlag. The overall rank of Marine Life Science and Technology is 3899. ISSN of this journal is/are 26621746, 20966490.

Impact Score: 5.12 h-Index: 28 SJR: 1.139 Overall Ranking: 3899


19. Aquaculture


Aquaculture is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Aquaculture is 4157. ISSN of this journal is/are 448486.

Impact Score: 4.64 h-Index: 222 SJR: 1.096 Overall Ranking: 4157


20. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part - C: Toxicology and Pharmacology


Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part - C: Toxicology and Pharmacology is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q1); Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Toxicology (Q1); Biochemistry (Q2); Cell Biology (Q2); Physiology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part - C: Toxicology and Pharmacology is 4294. ISSN of this journal is/are 15320456, 18781659.

Impact Score: 5.23 h-Index: 127 SJR: 1.072 Overall Ranking: 4294


21. Water Biology and Security


Water Biology and Security is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q1); Water Science and Technology (Q1). It is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The overall rank of Water Biology and Security is 4359. ISSN of this journal is/are 27727351.

Impact Score: 4.94 h-Index: 13 SJR: 1.065 Overall Ranking: 4359


22. Aquaculture, Economics and Management


Aquaculture, Economics and Management is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Aquaculture, Economics and Management is 4382. ISSN of this journal is/are 13657305, 13657313.

Impact Score: 4.68 h-Index: 46 SJR: 1.062 Overall Ranking: 4382


23. NeoBiota


NeoBiota is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecological Modeling (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Insect Science (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Pensoft Publishers. The overall rank of NeoBiota is 4394. ISSN of this journal is/are 16190033, 13142488.

Impact Score: 3.12 h-Index: 41 SJR: 1.061 Overall Ranking: 4394


24. ICES Journal of Marine Science


ICES Journal of Marine Science is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Oceanography (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of ICES Journal of Marine Science is 4412. ISSN of this journal is/are 10959289, 10543139.

Impact Score: 3.37 h-Index: 145 SJR: 1.058 Overall Ranking: 4412


25. Freshwater Biology


Freshwater Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Freshwater Biology is 4583. ISSN of this journal is/are 13652427, 00465070.

Impact Score: 3.09 h-Index: 183 SJR: 1.032 Overall Ranking: 4583


26. Fish and Shellfish Immunology


Fish and Shellfish Immunology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Environmental Chemistry (Q2); Immunology (Q2). It is published by Academic Press. The overall rank of Fish and Shellfish Immunology is 4928. ISSN of this journal is/are 10959947, 10504648.

Impact Score: 4.37 h-Index: 163 SJR: 0.987 Overall Ranking: 4928


27. Journal of Marine Systems


Journal of Marine Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Oceanography (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Marine Systems is 5308. ISSN of this journal is/are 18791573, 09247963.

Impact Score: 3.00 h-Index: 122 SJR: 0.945 Overall Ranking: 5308


28. Estuaries and Coasts


Estuaries and Coasts is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Estuaries and Coasts is 5405. ISSN of this journal is/are 15592731, 15592723.

Impact Score: 2.73 h-Index: 124 SJR: 0.934 Overall Ranking: 5405


29. Frontiers in Marine Science


Frontiers in Marine Science is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Ocean Engineering (Q1); Oceanography (Q1); Water Science and Technology (Q1); Global and Planetary Change (Q2). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Marine Science is 5431. ISSN of this journal is/are 22967745.

Impact Score: 2.93 h-Index: 118 SJR: 0.931 Overall Ranking: 5431


30. Journal of Experimental Biology


Journal of Experimental Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Insect Science (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q2); Physiology (Q2). It is published by Company of Biologists Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Experimental Biology is 5435. ISSN of this journal is/are 14779145, 00220949.

Impact Score: 1.81 h-Index: 221 SJR: 0.931 Overall Ranking: 5435


31. Hydrobiologia


Hydrobiologia is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Hydrobiologia is 5590. ISSN of this journal is/are 15735117, 00188158.

Impact Score: 2.95 h-Index: 173 SJR: 0.911 Overall Ranking: 5590


32. Aquaculture Nutrition


Aquaculture Nutrition is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Aquaculture Nutrition is 5938. ISSN of this journal is/are 13535773, 13652095.

Impact Score: 3.85 h-Index: 102 SJR: 0.875 Overall Ranking: 5938


33. Journal of Phycology


Journal of Phycology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Phycology is 5977. ISSN of this journal is/are 15298817, 00223646.

Impact Score: 3.04 h-Index: 148 SJR: 0.872 Overall Ranking: 5977


34. Marine Environmental Research


Marine Environmental Research is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Oceanography (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Pollution (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Marine Environmental Research is 6002. ISSN of this journal is/are 18790291, 01411136.

Impact Score: 3.39 h-Index: 115 SJR: 0.87 Overall Ranking: 6002


35. Inland Waters


Inland Waters is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Water Science and Technology (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Inland Waters is 6011. ISSN of this journal is/are 20442041, 2044205X.

Impact Score: 2.52 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.869 Overall Ranking: 6011


36. Aquaculture Reports


Aquaculture Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Aquaculture Reports is 6040. ISSN of this journal is/are 23525134.

Impact Score: 4.05 h-Index: 51 SJR: 0.866 Overall Ranking: 6040


37. Fisheries Oceanography


Fisheries Oceanography is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Oceanography (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Fisheries Oceanography is 6051. ISSN of this journal is/are 10546006, 13652419.

Impact Score: 2.74 h-Index: 90 SJR: 0.865 Overall Ranking: 6051


38. Aquaculture Environment Interactions


Aquaculture Environment Interactions is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Water Science and Technology (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by Inter-Research. The overall rank of Aquaculture Environment Interactions is 6282. ISSN of this journal is/are 1869215X, 18697534.

Impact Score: 2.57 h-Index: 47 SJR: 0.843 Overall Ranking: 6282


39. Coral Reefs


Coral Reefs is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1). It is published by . The overall rank of Coral Reefs is 6341. ISSN of this journal is/are 07224028, 14320975.

Impact Score: 2.88 h-Index: 128 SJR: 0.837 Overall Ranking: 6341


40. Aquacultural Engineering


Aquacultural Engineering is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Aquacultural Engineering is 6350. ISSN of this journal is/are 1448609.

Impact Score: 5.44 h-Index: 93 SJR: 0.836 Overall Ranking: 6350


41. Fisheries Research


Fisheries Research is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Fisheries Research is 6377. ISSN of this journal is/are 1657836.

Impact Score: 2.52 h-Index: 116 SJR: 0.834 Overall Ranking: 6377


42. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science


Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Oceanography (Q1). It is published by Academic Press. The overall rank of Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science is 6386. ISSN of this journal is/are 10960015, 02727714.

Impact Score: 2.73 h-Index: 163 SJR: 0.833 Overall Ranking: 6386


43. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society


Journal of the World Aquaculture Society is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Journal of the World Aquaculture Society is 6450. ISSN of this journal is/are 17497345, 08938849.

Impact Score: 3.77 h-Index: 78 SJR: 0.828 Overall Ranking: 6450


44. Ecohydrology


Ecohydrology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Earth-Surface Processes (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Ecohydrology is 6638. ISSN of this journal is/are 19360584, 19360592.

Impact Score: 2.69 h-Index: 74 SJR: 0.812 Overall Ranking: 6638


45. Journal of Great Lakes Research


Journal of Great Lakes Research is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by International Association of Great Lakes Research. The overall rank of Journal of Great Lakes Research is 6680. ISSN of this journal is/are 3801330.

Impact Score: 2.50 h-Index: 98 SJR: 0.809 Overall Ranking: 6680


46. Marine Ecology - Progress Series


Marine Ecology - Progress Series is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Inter-Research. The overall rank of Marine Ecology - Progress Series is 6742. ISSN of this journal is/are 01718630, 16161599.

Impact Score: 2.25 h-Index: 223 SJR: 0.804 Overall Ranking: 6742


47. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences


Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by National Research Council of Canada. The overall rank of Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences is 6751. ISSN of this journal is/are 0706652X, 12057533.

Impact Score: 2.26 h-Index: 173 SJR: 0.803 Overall Ranking: 6751


48. HydroResearch


HydroResearch is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Earth-Surface Processes (Q1); Water Science and Technology (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The overall rank of HydroResearch is 6762. ISSN of this journal is/are 25897578.

Impact Score: 4.51 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.802 Overall Ranking: 6762


49. Journal of Plankton Research


Journal of Plankton Research is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Plankton Research is 7221. ISSN of this journal is/are 14643774, 01427873.

Impact Score: 1.92 h-Index: 110 SJR: 0.763 Overall Ranking: 7221


50. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems


Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems is 7269. ISSN of this journal is/are 10990755, 10527613.

Impact Score: 2.33 h-Index: 94 SJR: 0.759 Overall Ranking: 7269


51. Water (Switzerland)


Water (Switzerland) is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Water Science and Technology (Q1); Biochemistry (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Water (Switzerland) is 7375. ISSN of this journal is/are 20734441.

Impact Score: 3.51 h-Index: 123 SJR: 0.752 Overall Ranking: 7375


52. Fisheries


Fisheries is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Fisheries is 7392. ISSN of this journal is/are 03632415, 15488446.

Impact Score: 0.95 h-Index: 92 SJR: 0.75 Overall Ranking: 7392


53. Aquatic Botany


Aquatic Botany is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Aquatic Botany is 7560. ISSN of this journal is/are 3043770.

Impact Score: 3.07 h-Index: 110 SJR: 0.738 Overall Ranking: 7560


54. Oceanologia


Oceanologia is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ocean Engineering (Q1); Atmospheric Science (Q2); Oceanography (Q2). It is published by . The overall rank of Oceanologia is 7961. ISSN of this journal is/are 23007370, 00783234.

Impact Score: 2.70 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.71 Overall Ranking: 7961


55. Continental Shelf Research


Continental Shelf Research is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Geology (Q1); Oceanography (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Continental Shelf Research is 7969. ISSN of this journal is/are 02784343, 18736955.

Impact Score: 2.37 h-Index: 135 SJR: 0.709 Overall Ranking: 7969


56. Aquaculture and Fisheries


Aquaculture and Fisheries is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Ecology (Q2). It is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The overall rank of Aquaculture and Fisheries is 8056. ISSN of this journal is/are 20961758, 2468550X.

Impact Score: 4.21 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.703 Overall Ranking: 8056


57. Freshwater Science


Freshwater Science is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Ecology (Q2). It is published by University of Chicago Press. The overall rank of Freshwater Science is 8157. ISSN of this journal is/are 21619549, 21619565.

Impact Score: 1.77 h-Index: 131 SJR: 0.696 Overall Ranking: 8157


58. Deep-Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers


Deep-Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Oceanography (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Deep-Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers is 8309. ISSN of this journal is/are 9670637.

Impact Score: 2.41 h-Index: 144 SJR: 0.685 Overall Ranking: 8309


59. Ecohydrology and Hydrobiology


Ecohydrology and Hydrobiology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Ecohydrology and Hydrobiology is 8310. ISSN of this journal is/are 16423593, 20803397.

Impact Score: 2.98 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.685 Overall Ranking: 8310


60. Discover Food


Discover Food is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q1); Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Discover Food is 8371. ISSN of this journal is/are 27314286.

Impact Score: 4.65 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.681 Overall Ranking: 8371


61. Marine Biology


Marine Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Ecology (Q2). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Marine Biology is 8434. ISSN of this journal is/are 00253162, 14321793.

Impact Score: 2.05 h-Index: 138 SJR: 0.677 Overall Ranking: 8434


62. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry


Fish Physiology and Biochemistry is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Biochemistry (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Physiology (Q3). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. The overall rank of Fish Physiology and Biochemistry is 8493. ISSN of this journal is/are 09201742, 15735168.

Impact Score: 2.63 h-Index: 98 SJR: 0.673 Overall Ranking: 8493


63. Diatom Research


Diatom Research is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Diatom Research is 8601. ISSN of this journal is/are 21598347, 0269249X.

Impact Score: 1.49 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.665 Overall Ranking: 8601


64. Journal of Applied Phycology


Journal of Applied Phycology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Plant Science (Q2). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Applied Phycology is 8780. ISSN of this journal is/are 15735176, 09218971.

Impact Score: 3.49 h-Index: 143 SJR: 0.654 Overall Ranking: 8780


65. Journal of Sea Research


Journal of Sea Research is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Oceanography (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Sea Research is 8829. ISSN of this journal is/are 13851101.

Impact Score: 3.13 h-Index: 92 SJR: 0.651 Overall Ranking: 8829


66. Fisheries Management and Ecology


Fisheries Management and Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Fisheries Management and Ecology is 8964. ISSN of this journal is/are 0969997X, 13652400.

Impact Score: 2.33 h-Index: 69 SJR: 0.643 Overall Ranking: 8964


67. Aquatic Sciences


Aquatic Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Water Science and Technology (Q2). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Aquatic Sciences is 8977. ISSN of this journal is/are 14209055, 10151621.

Impact Score: 2.03 h-Index: 91 SJR: 0.642 Overall Ranking: 8977


68. AAPS PharmSciTech


AAPS PharmSciTech is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q2); Drug Discovery (Q2); Ecology (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Pharmaceutical Science (Q2). It is published by Springer International Publishing AG. The overall rank of AAPS PharmSciTech is 8993. ISSN of this journal is/are 15309932.

Impact Score: 4.15 h-Index: 123 SJR: 0.641 Overall Ranking: 8993


69. Journal of Fish Biology


Journal of Fish Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Fish Biology is 9005. ISSN of this journal is/are 00221112, 10958649.

Impact Score: 2.10 h-Index: 133 SJR: 0.641 Overall Ranking: 9005


70. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research


Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Oceanography (Q2); Water Science and Technology (Q2). It is published by National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries. The overall rank of Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research is 9136. ISSN of this journal is/are 16874285, 20903278.

Impact Score: 3.40 h-Index: 54 SJR: 0.632 Overall Ranking: 9136


71. Developmental and Comparative Immunology


Developmental and Comparative Immunology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Developmental Biology (Q3); Immunology (Q3). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Developmental and Comparative Immunology is 9151. ISSN of this journal is/are 18790089, 0145305X.

Impact Score: 2.45 h-Index: 137 SJR: 0.631 Overall Ranking: 9151


72. Zoosystematica Rossica


Zoosystematica Rossica is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Insect Science (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2). It is published by Zoological Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences. The overall rank of Zoosystematica Rossica is 9298. ISSN of this journal is/are 03209180, 24100226.

Impact Score: 0.85 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.623 Overall Ranking: 9298


73. Ecology of Freshwater Fish


Ecology of Freshwater Fish is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2). It is published by Blackwell Munksgaard. The overall rank of Ecology of Freshwater Fish is 9324. ISSN of this journal is/are 16000633, 09066691.

Impact Score: 1.82 h-Index: 66 SJR: 0.621 Overall Ranking: 9324


74. Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part A, Molecular & integrative physiology


Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part A, Molecular & integrative physiology is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q2); Biochemistry (Q3); Molecular Biology (Q3); Physiology (Q3). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part A, Molecular & integrative physiology is 9374. ISSN of this journal is/are 15314332, 10956433.

Impact Score: 2.32 h-Index: 132 SJR: 0.618 Overall Ranking: 9374


75. Journal of Fish Diseases


Journal of Fish Diseases is a journal covering the categories related to Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Fish Diseases is 9445. ISSN of this journal is/are 13652761, 01407775.

Impact Score: 2.45 h-Index: 101 SJR: 0.614 Overall Ranking: 9445


76. Aquatic Invasions


Aquatic Invasions is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Water Science and Technology (Q2). It is published by Regional Euro-Asian Biological Invasions Centre. The overall rank of Aquatic Invasions is 9545. ISSN of this journal is/are 17986540, 18185487.

Impact Score: 2.47 h-Index: 60 SJR: 0.607 Overall Ranking: 9545


77. Marine Biotechnology


Marine Biotechnology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Biotechnology (Q2). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Marine Biotechnology is 9583. ISSN of this journal is/are 14362236, 14362228.

Impact Score: 2.80 h-Index: 97 SJR: 0.605 Overall Ranking: 9583


78. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology


Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology is 9633. ISSN of this journal is/are 220981.

Impact Score: 1.94 h-Index: 148 SJR: 0.602 Overall Ranking: 9633


79. Aquaculture International


Aquaculture International is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q2). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Aquaculture International is 9649. ISSN of this journal is/are 1573143X, 09676120.

Impact Score: 2.89 h-Index: 77 SJR: 0.601 Overall Ranking: 9649


80. Marine and Coastal Fisheries


Marine and Coastal Fisheries is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Marine and Coastal Fisheries is 9681. ISSN of this journal is/are 19425120.

Impact Score: 1.68 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.6 Overall Ranking: 9681


81. Regional Studies in Marine Science


Regional Studies in Marine Science is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Regional Studies in Marine Science is 9685. ISSN of this journal is/are 23524855.

Impact Score: 2.75 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.6 Overall Ranking: 9685


82. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part D: Genomics and Proteomics


Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part D: Genomics and Proteomics is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q2); Biochemistry (Q3); Genetics (Q3); Molecular Biology (Q3); Physiology (Q3). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part D: Genomics and Proteomics is 9706. ISSN of this journal is/are 1744117X, 18780407.

Impact Score: 2.58 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.598 Overall Ranking: 9706


83. Mediterranean Marine Science


Mediterranean Marine Science is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Environmental Engineering (Q2); Oceanography (Q2). It is published by National Centre for Marine Research. The overall rank of Mediterranean Marine Science is 9797. ISSN of this journal is/are 17916763, 1108393X.

Impact Score: 2.42 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.593 Overall Ranking: 9797


84. Fish and Shellfish Immunology Reports


Fish and Shellfish Immunology Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Immunology (Q3). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Fish and Shellfish Immunology Reports is 9823. ISSN of this journal is/are 26670119.

Impact Score: 3.22 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.591 Overall Ranking: 9823


85. Ichthyology and Herpetology


Ichthyology and Herpetology is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2). It is published by American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. The overall rank of Ichthyology and Herpetology is 9889. ISSN of this journal is/are 27661512, 27661520.

Impact Score: 1.24 h-Index: 78 SJR: 0.587 Overall Ranking: 9889


86. Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin


Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Oceanography (Q2); Water Science and Technology (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin is 9896. ISSN of this journal is/are 1539607X, 15396088.

Impact Score: 0.43 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.587 Overall Ranking: 9896


87. New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research


New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Water Science and Technology (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research is 9996. ISSN of this journal is/are 00288330, 11758805.

Impact Score: 1.68 h-Index: 65 SJR: 0.581 Overall Ranking: 9996


88. Aquatic Ecology


Aquatic Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. The overall rank of Aquatic Ecology is 10251. ISSN of this journal is/are 13862588, 15735125.

Impact Score: 1.91 h-Index: 72 SJR: 0.567 Overall Ranking: 10251


89. Maritime Studies


Maritime Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Development (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Water Science and Technology (Q2). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Maritime Studies is 10267. ISSN of this journal is/are 22129790, 18727859.

Impact Score: 2.28 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.567 Overall Ranking: 10267


90. Neotropical Ichthyology


Neotropical Ichthyology is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2). It is published by Sociedade Brasileira de Ictiologia. The overall rank of Neotropical Ichthyology is 10336. ISSN of this journal is/are 16796225.

Impact Score: 1.52 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.563 Overall Ranking: 10336


91. Marine Mammal Science


Marine Mammal Science is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Marine Mammal Science is 10382. ISSN of this journal is/are 17487692, 08240469.

Impact Score: 2.09 h-Index: 96 SJR: 0.561 Overall Ranking: 10382


92. Aquaculture Research


Aquaculture Research is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Aquaculture Research is 10554. ISSN of this journal is/are 13652109, 1355557X.

Impact Score: 2.29 h-Index: 112 SJR: 0.551 Overall Ranking: 10554


93. Journal of Vertebrate Biology


Journal of Vertebrate Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2). It is published by Institute of Vertebrate Biology Czech Academy of Sciences. The overall rank of Journal of Vertebrate Biology is 10596. ISSN of this journal is/are 26947684.

Impact Score: 1.80 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.549 Overall Ranking: 10596


94. Limnologica


Limnologica is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2). It is published by Elsevier GmbH. The overall rank of Limnologica is 10614. ISSN of this journal is/are 18735851, 00759511.

Impact Score: 2.22 h-Index: 59 SJR: 0.548 Overall Ranking: 10614


95. Mires and Peat


Mires and Peat is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by The International Mire Conservation Group (IMCG). The overall rank of Mires and Peat is 10616. ISSN of this journal is/are 1819754X.

Impact Score: 1.55 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.548 Overall Ranking: 10616


96. International Review of Hydrobiology


International Review of Hydrobiology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2). It is published by Wiley-VCH Verlag. The overall rank of International Review of Hydrobiology is 10624. ISSN of this journal is/are 15222632, 14342944.

Impact Score: 2.09 h-Index: 60 SJR: 0.547 Overall Ranking: 10624


97. Aquatic Microbial Ecology


Aquatic Microbial Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2). It is published by Inter-Research. The overall rank of Aquatic Microbial Ecology is 10662. ISSN of this journal is/are 16161564, 09483055.

Impact Score: 1.59 h-Index: 120 SJR: 0.545 Overall Ranking: 10662


98. African Journal of Marine Science


African Journal of Marine Science is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2). It is published by National Inquiry Services Centre Ltd. The overall rank of African Journal of Marine Science is 10781. ISSN of this journal is/are 18142338, 1814232X.

Impact Score: 1.42 h-Index: 59 SJR: 0.539 Overall Ranking: 10781


99. Limnology


Limnology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology (Q2); Water Science and Technology (Q2). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Limnology is 10824. ISSN of this journal is/are 1439863X, 14398621.

Impact Score: 1.84 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.537 Overall Ranking: 10824


100. Marine Ecology


Marine Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Marine Ecology is 10904. ISSN of this journal is/are 01739565, 14390485.

Impact Score: 1.95 h-Index: 69 SJR: 0.533 Overall Ranking: 10904








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Aquatic Science or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Aquatic Science


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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