“…MBRJ wants to motivate advancement in marine biology research in all countries, be they with access to the sea or landlocked, be they still developing or (already) well-developed. We shall continue to focus on high-quality publishing (Uiblein 2015), but also give all authors a fair chance, especially in cases where we see a need for developmental assistance and/or regional research stimulation. The overall connectedness through our oceans should be mirrored by overcoming obstacles when it comes to publishing, even though turbulent waters may need to be crossed.…”