Special Issues
Oceans publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.
The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.
Ocean Observing Systems: Latest Developments and Challenges
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Oceans in a Changing Climate
Deadline: 25 August 2026
Artificial Intelligence in Fisheries Management and Monitoring
Deadline: 30 August 2026
Offshore Renewable Energy and Related Environmental Science
Deadline: 1 September 2026
Marine Mammals in a Changing World, 3rd Edition
Deadline: 30 October 2026
Marine Food Webs: Integrating Traditional and Emerging Approaches to Understand Ecosystem Dynamics
Deadline: 25 November 2026
The Effect of Offshore Infrastructure on Coastal Ocean Hydrodynamics
Deadline: 30 November 2026
Recent Progress in Ocean Fronts
Deadline: 30 December 2026
Marine Plastic Pollution Impacts Across Scales: From the Individual to the Community Scale
Deadline: 31 March 2027
Coral Reef Ecology and Biology, 2nd Edition: Corals of the Future
Deadline: 20 July 2027

