Oceanic Abstracts (1981 - current)
What it is:
Oceanic Abstracts is a specialized database from ProQuest that focuses on the study of oceans, seas, and freshwater systems. It covers topics like marine biology, ocean engineering, coastal ecosystems, and aquaculture.
Why you’d use it:
Use this database to find reliable research articles, reports, and conference papers for projects or papers about marine science and environmental issues. It’s especially helpful when you need more in-depth, scientific material than you’d find in general databases.
Overview:
Oceanic Abstracts (ProQuest) provides comprehensive indexing and abstracts for international literature in marine, oceanographic, and aquatic sciences. It includes scholarly journals, technical reports, books, and conference papers, with strong coverage of both research and applied science.
Why it’s useful:
Faculty and researchers can use Oceanic Abstracts to locate studies on marine environments, coastal management, fisheries, limnology, and ocean technology. Its global scope makes it valuable for comparative and interdisciplinary research in the geosciences and environmental sciences.