《浮游生物研究雜志》是一個發表論文的論壇，這些論文極大地促進了浮游生物研究領域的發展，特別是我們對浮游生物在生態系統動力學、生態學和進化中更廣泛作用的理解。假設驅動的工作尤其受歡迎。區域特定的研究結果應該放在促進科學理解的廣泛的一般背景下。特別鼓勵采用跨學科方法進行調查。論文必須引起廣大浮游生物研究者的興趣。JPR致力于出版高質量的科學論文，快速出版，高標準的技術展示。

The Journal of Plankton Research is a forum for papers that significantly advance the field of plankton research, and in particular our understanding of the wider role of plankton in ecosystem dynamics, ecology and evolution. Hypothesis-driven work is particularly welcome. Region-specific findings should be set in a broad general context that advances scientific understanding. Investigations carried out using interdisciplinary methods are particularly encouraged. Papers must be of interest to our broad readership of plankton researchers. JPR seeks to publish the highest quality scientific papers, with rapid publication, and with high standards of technical presentation.