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Current Issue

Volume 40 - Issue 3 - 2025

About this journal

Current is the peer-reviewed journal of the National Marine Educators Association. It features lively, in-depth articles and activities relating to all aspects of the world of water. Articles explore the latest in marine and aquatic education research, ocean literacy, classroom and free-choice learning activities, marine science, art, maritime history and literature.

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  • NEW RELEASE: Volume 40, Issue 3

    We’re excited to present you with the latest work of NMEA members from all around the country in Volume 40, Issue 3 of Current. In this issue, you’ll access lesson plans that use play as a teaching tool through fish printing, simulate on-board research in the Arctic, and send us on a open-ocean mystery to investigate a “murder” during the daily zooplankton migration! You’ll read about marine science outreach programs located in the Midwest and learn about vessel-based education programs. We invite you to explore a new study assessing the impact that early exposure to ocean science has on future college major and career choice. Finally, a word from Craig Strang on the Ocean Literacy discussions being had in Belgium at the European Marine Science Educators Association’s 12th annual conference. 

    We ask that you please continue to send in your original manuscripts on research, lessons, resources, or strategies focused on marine education, including science, art, literature, and maritime history.

    The Current editorial board welcomes your feedback on this journal and its content, and we’re always welcoming new reviewers to aid us in the editing process. To contact us, please send an email to [email protected]. To submit a paper for an upcoming issue, visit current-journal.com and click on the Start Submission button.

    Calm tides,
    Zach Greenberg
    Editor

  • Call for Papers: 2026

    We’re seeking manuscript submissions for our 2026 issues! Current is the peer-reviewed journal of the National Marine Educators Association(NMEA). It features lively, in-depth articles and activities relating to all aspects of the world of water. Articles explore the latest in marine and aquatic education research, ocean literacy, classroom and free-choice learning activities, marine science, art, maritime history and literature.

    Topics that are encouraged for submission include (but are not limited to):
     
    -marine and aquatic education research
    -ocean literacy
    -STEM learning activities
    -program evaluations
    -science communication
    -marine science, aquatic science, and oceanography
    -marine and aquatic art
    -maritime history and literature
     
    We accept online submissions via our journal website. See Author Guidelines for further information. Alternatively, please contact the editorial team for more information here.
     
    Current: The Journal of Marine Education also publishes theme issues sponsored and funded by other organizations on topics relevant to marine education. Past themes have included ocean literacy, climate change, ocean acidification, and polar seas, among others. If your organization would like to sponsor a theme issue of Current, please contact the editor at [email protected]
     
    The journal is fully indexed, peer-reviewed and fully open access. Current does not charge APCs (Article Processing Charges) to NMEA members. Non-member authors are subject to APCs. 
     
    If you have any questions, or would like to be a peer-reviewer for upcoming issues and articles, please contact us at [email protected] or register here.
     
    Sincerely,
    Zach Greenberg
    Current Editor-In-Chief
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