Focus and Scope

MarIsland publishes original scientific research focusing on the economic and social dimensions of coastal, marine, and fisheries issues. The journal serves as a platform for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to disseminate empirical findings, conceptual analyses, and policy-relevant insights that contribute to sustainable and inclusive development in coastal and marine sectors.

The scope of the journal includes:

  • Fisheries resources economics

  • Marine and fisheries policies

  • Marine and fisheries business and management

  • Sociology and institutional studies of coastal communities

  • Marine and coastal tourism economics and management

  • Gender disparities in marine and fisheries sectors

  • Empowerment of coastal communities

  • Marine and coastal ecosystem services