About the Journal

Atlantic Geoscience (originally Maritime Sediments, subsequently Maritime Sediments and Atlantic Geology and Atlantic Geology) covers all aspects of the geoscience of Atlantic Canada and related areas. It publishes papers, notes, and discussions on original research and review papers, where appropriate to the regional geoscience.  

As of January 1, 2025, the journal adopted Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)  This license requires that re-users give credit to the creator. It allows re-users to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, even for commercial purposes.  Going forward, manuscripts published in Atlantic Geoscience will be open access - no subscription required.  However, please note that unless authors paid for immediate open access, papers published in v. 60 (2024) will not become open access until 12 months after their publication.

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First papers published in two new "special series" underway in Atlantic Geoscience

2024-11-04

The Special Series entitled “Geoscience in support of a net zero in Atlantic Canada (and beyond)”  is being handled by guest editors Jordan Eamer, Alexandre Normandeau, and Carla Skinner, together with journal editor Rob Fensome.  The Special Series “In recognition of the geological career of Sandra M. Barr” is being handled by guest editors Deanne van Rooyen and Chris White, together with journal editor Dave West.  Submissions to both special series can be made on the journal website under New Submission by selecting the appropriate series.

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Vol. 60 (2024)
Published: 2024-03-04

Special Series: In Recognition of the Geological Career of Sandra M. Barr

Special Series: Geoscience in support of a net zero in Atlantic Canada (and beyond)

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