深海研究第一部分:海洋學研究論文致力于發表原始科學研究成果，包括具有明顯海洋學適用性的理論工作;用成功使用的證據解決工具或方法上的問題。該雜志以其跨學科的性質和廣度而著稱，涵蓋了海洋的地質、物理、化學和生物方面，以及海洋與海底和大氣的邊界。除了定期發表“研究論文”和“儀器和方法”論文外，更簡短的交流也可以作為“說明”發表。補充資料，如廣泛的數據表或圖表和多媒體內容，可作為電子附錄出版。

Deep-Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers is devoted to the publication of the results of original scientific research, including theoretical work of evident oceanographic applicability; and the solution of instrumental or methodological problems with evidence of successful use. The journal is distinguished by its interdisciplinary nature and its breadth, covering the geological, physical, chemical and biological aspects of the ocean and its boundaries with the sea floor and the atmosphere. In addition to regular "Research Papers" and "Instruments and Methods" papers, briefer communications may be published as "Notes". Supplemental matter, such as extensive data tables or graphs and multimedia content, may be published as electronic appendices.