BULLETIN OF THE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE OF VENEZUELA

Print ISSN 0798-0639 / Digital ISSN 2958-2555

Bol. Inst. Oceanogr. Venez.

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The Bulletin of the Oceanographic Institute of Venezuela (short title: Bol. Inst. Oceanogr. Venez.) is an indexed, open-access publication published semiannually (January and July) and peer-reviewed under a double-blind system. It is aimed at the scientific community and those involved in topics in Marine Sciences, including biology, marine ecology, oceanography, evolution, systematics and taxonomy of marine organisms, pollution, fisheries, mariculture, marine biotechnology, conservation, and integrated management of marine and coastal resources, with an emphasis on the Caribbean and Tropical Atlantic Ocean.

Main areas of interest include:

1. Biodiversity and ecology of marine species, from microorganisms to large mammals, and the interactions between them and their environment. Marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, pelagic species, and benthic species.

2. Impact of human activities and climate change on coastal and marine ecosystems, with emphasis on coastal erosion, pollution (mainly microplastics), temperature rise, sea level rise, and the conservation of key habitats.

3. Sustainable fisheries management: dynamics of fish stocks, legal or institutional framework, socioeconomic aspects, management models and tools, fishing techniques, and the preservation of marine protected areas.

4. Use of remote sensing technologies (satellite images) to monitor large-scale environmental changes, such as deforestation, land-use changes, and coastal erosion.

5. Marine technology and biotechnology: the use of marine organisms, such as microorganisms, algae, and invertebrates, for various purposes, including food, medicine, cosmetics, clean energy, and environmental remediation.

6. Integrated marine-coastal management and governance focused on sector integration, sustainable development, resource protection, climate change adaptation, legal and governance frameworks, and monitoring and evaluation.

7. Ocean acidification: a developing topic in global climate change research that does not appear to be strongly reflected in Venezuela.

8. State-of-the-art monitoring systems: Artificial intelligence, marine drones, and innovative environmental analysis methodologies are the most innovative tools for monitoring the oceans.

The Bulletin was first published in October 1961, under the name "Bulletin of the Oceanographic Institute." Beginning with volume 8, published in 1970, the cover, format, and editorial standards were modified. In 1980, it was renamed "Bulletin of the Oceanographic Institute of Venezuela."

The Bulletin of the Oceanographic Institute of Venezuela accepts research articles, review articles, and scientific notes on an ongoing basis. It is published in English and Spanish in PDF format, which can be consulted at https://iov-udo.com/revista

The Bulletin is indexed in: REVENCYT, EBSCO, Aquatic Sciences & Fisheries Abstracts, Biosis, Latindex, Periódica, Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, Wildlife Review Abstracts, Zoological Record. National Fund for Science, Technology, and Innovation (FONACIT) Reg. No. 19990243

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