Articles describing the molecular biology genetics cell biology and biochemistry of any aquatic prokaryote or eukaryote will be considered. Papers on biotechnological applications should address fundamental questions or demonstrate novel technical developments. Work on marine natural products will also be considered when it meets these criteria. The journal will publish articles describing innovative molecular techniques for the study and manipulation (including transgenesis) of marine and freshwater organisms or research pertaining to industrial applications (aquaculture/mariculture) of aquatic organisms.