國際海洋科學中心的海洋科學期刊發表文章，簡短的交流和批判性的評論，有助于我們對海洋系統和人類活動的影響的科學理解。該雜志是一個科學咨詢的基礎，涵蓋與海洋環境有關的廣泛管理和保護問題。海洋學、海洋生境、生物資源和相關管理主題是有資格發表的論文的關鍵要素。特別歡迎彌合傳統學科之間差距的綜合研究。該期刊的范圍已擴大到包括經濟、社會和公共行政研究，只要這些研究與海洋管理有直接關系，并為海洋科學家所普遍關心。

The ICES Journal of Marine Science publishes articles, short communications, and critical reviews that contribute to our scientific understanding of marine systems and the impact of human activities. The Journal serves as a foundation for scientific advice across the broad spectrum of management and conservation issues related to the marine environment. Oceanography, marine habitats, living resources, and related management topics constitute the key elements of papers eligible for publication. Integrated studies that bridge gaps between traditional disciplines are particularly welcome. The scope of the Journal has been broadened to include economic, social, and public administration studies to the extent that they are directly related to management of the seas and are of general interest to marine scientists.