Ocean Dynamics is an international journal that aims to publish high-quality peer-reviewed articles in the following areas of research:Theoretical oceanography (new theoretical concepts that further system understanding with a strong view to applicability for operational or monitoring purposes); Computational oceanography (all aspects of ocean modeling and data analysis);Observational oceanography (new techniques or systematic approaches in measuring oceanic variables, including all aspects of monitoring the state of the ocean);Articles with an interdisciplinary character that encompass research in the fields of biological, chemical and physical oceanography are especially encouraged.