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Aquatica Journal

KMFRI's Peer-Reviewed Marine & Freshwater Science Journal

About Aquatica

Aquatica is KMFRI's flagship multidisciplinary journal publishing original research articles, review papers, and technical notes on marine and freshwater sciences. It covers aquaculture, fisheries biology, oceanography, marine ecology, environmental science, and coastal-resource management.

Published biannually, the journal provides an open-access platform for researchers, scientists, and practitioners to advance knowledge on sustainable use of Kenya's aquatic resources.

Journal Profile

Key Features

Research Excellence

Rigorous double-blind peer review of every manuscript submitted to the journal.

Biannual Issues

Two volumes per year with strict editorial timelines and consistent publishing schedule.

Open Access

All articles freely available to the global research community at no charge.

Regional Impact

Advancing aquatic science knowledge across East Africa and beyond since inception.

Coverage

Scope & Topics

Aquatica welcomes original research across the full range of aquatic and marine sciences

  • Fisheries Science & Management
  • Aquaculture & Mariculture
  • Marine & Freshwater Ecology
  • Oceanography & Limnology
  • Coastal Zone Management
  • Aquatic Biotechnology
  • Fisheries Economics & Policy
  • Climate Change & Aquatic Systems
Journal Issues

Download Aquatica Journal

Aquatica Journal — Vol. 10 (2025)

Aquatica Journal — Vol. 9 (2024)

Aquatica Journal — Vol. 8, No. 2

Aquatica Journal — Vol. 8, No. 1

Aquatica Journal — Vol. 7, No. 1 (2022)

Kenya Aquatica Journal — ARBEC II Special Issue (2024)

Kenya Aquatica Bulletin — No. 1

Journal

Aquatica Journal Articles

Peer-reviewed research published in Aquatica.

Effects of Climate Variability on Indian Ocean Marine Ecosystem Productivity DOI Journal Article (Peer-reviewed)

Okemwa, G.; Munga, C.; Obura, D. · 2024 · DOI: 10.1029/2023JC019456

Stock Assessment of Dagaa (Rastrineobola argentea) in Lake Victoria, Kenya DOI Journal Article (Peer-reviewed)

Omondi, R.; Nyamweya, C.S.; Mwamburi, J. · 2023 · DOI: 10.1016/j.fishres.2023.10.001

Coastal Aquaculture Potential Along the Kenyan Coast: Mariculture Opportunities Technical Report

Fulanda, B.; Kimani, E.; Osore, M. · 2022