The Journal of Operational Oceanography will publish papers which examine the role of oceanography in contributing to the fields of: Numerical Weather Prediction; Development of Climatologies; Implications of Ocean Change; Ocean and Climate Forecasting; Ocean Observing Technologies; Eutrophication; Climate Assessment; Shoreline Change; Marine and Sea State Prediction; Model Development and Validation; Coastal Flooding; Reducing Public Health Risks; Short-Range Ocean Forecasting; Forces on Structures; Ocean Policy; Protecting and Restoring Ecosystem health; Controlling and Mitigating Natural Hazards; Safe and Efficient Marine Operations
