Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences (SLJAS) publishes articles in the field of aquatic sciences twice a year. It includes limnology, aquatic biology, fisheries, aquaculture and associated fields. Acceptable topics include aquatic ecology, biology of aquatic organisms, fish population dynamics, aquatic resources management, fishing gear technology, post-harvest technology, socioeconomics, farming systems, captive breeding of aquatic organisms, environmental aspects and related ecosystems. Articles may be research papers, technical notes, short communications, or review papers.

• Research papers must not exceed 20 manuscript pages, including Tables and Figures.
• Short communications must not exceed 08 manuscript pages and must have an abstract but may not contain the usual major headings of full papers. Generally, short communications are intended for the fast publication of ongoing research for immediate attention to the readers, with the understanding that they are the foundation of a full-scale research article.
• Technical notes do not contain enough material for a full-scale research article but scientifically important information for the readership. Technical notes should not exceed 02 pages. The maximum number of technical notes per journal issue is limited to two.
• The Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board will solicit invited reviews. Reviews must have an abstract and must not exceed 40 pages.

Only original, unpublished manuscripts which are not under consideration for publication elsewhere should be submitted for consideration for SLJAS. Articles must be technically sound and written in English. Spelling should conform to The Concise Oxford Dictionary. Authors must prepare manuscripts according to the journal’s standards and instructions to facilitate prompt review and processing of articles.