MEMBA: Advancing Marine Science through Ecology, Modeling, Biodiversity, and Aquaculture: Journal of Water Sciences is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Kastamonu University. The journal is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge in aquatic sciences and water resources by publishing high-quality fundamental and applied research.

MEMBA aims to:

Promote interdisciplinary research that enhances understanding of aquatic systems

Provide a global platform for scientists, professionals, and policymakers working on water-related issues

Support the development of sustainable solutions for the conservation and management of aquatic environments

Encourage the integration of innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and numerical modeling into aquatic research

Strengthen communication between ecological, biological, technological, and environmental disciplines related to water sciences

The journal follows a continuous publication model, publishes in English, and applies a double-blind peer review process in accordance with international publication ethics. MEMBA seeks to reach a first decision within 60 working days of submission.

All articles are published under an Open Access model, ensuring free and immediate availability to readers worldwide.

The journal welcomes original research articles, reviews, and methodological studies covering a broad spectrum of aquatic sciences, including but not limited to:

Aquaculture and aquatic animal production systems

Nutrition, feeding strategies, and feed technologies for aquatic organisms

Diseases, health, and welfare of aquatic animals

Biology, genetics, physiology, and behavior of freshwater, brackish, and marine organisms

Aquatic chemistry, biochemistry, ecotoxicology, and environmental toxicology

Fisheries science, technology, and resource management

Structure, function, and dynamics of inland and marine ecosystems

Impacts of climate change on aquatic life, habitats, and water resources

Artificial intelligence, data science, and numerical modeling applications in aquatic research

Sustainability, environmental monitoring, and impact assessment in aquatic environments

Aquatic biodiversity, taxonomy, conservation, and population dynamics

Processing technologies, quality control, and food safety of aquatic products

Coastal zone management and marine resource governance

Limnology, oceanography, hydrobiology, and watershed sciences

Engineering innovations and technological solutions for water and aquatic resource management

Biotechnological applications involving aquatic organisms

One Health perspectives linking aquatic systems with human, animal, and environmental health

MEMBA serves as a multidisciplinary forum for research that contributes to the scientific understanding, sustainable use, and protection of aquatic ecosystems and water resources worldwide.