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title: "A new open-access journal Animal Migration offers an outlet for research on albatrosses and petrels"
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# A new open-access journal Animal Migration offers an outlet for research on albatrosses and petrels

The first [volume](http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/ami.2012.1.issue/issue-files/ami.2012.1.issue.xml ) of a new open-access journal entitled *[Animal Migration](http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/ami)* has been published.

 "*Animal Migration*is an international journal that publishes cutting-edge research on the biology of migratory species.  It strives to present a forum where all aspects of migratory biology can be discussed, from genetics and physiology to ecosystem-level interactions between migrants and their environment and everything in between - and, of course, the orientation and navigation of migratory animals.  Authors from all over the globe are encouraged to submit articles to the journal, since migration is a world-wide phenomenon.

 The journal ... aims to present high-impact, integrative research on migration biology.  The peer-review process is streamlined, and papers can be published rapidly when necessary.  Free language editing for individuals for whom English is not a first language will be provided by the publisher."

 ![white-phase_southern_giant_petrel_gough_sept2010_steve_yaxley](https://www.acap.aq/images/stories/acap/Birds/Petrels/S/Southern_Giant/white-phase_southern_giant_petrel_gough_sept2010_steve_yaxley.jpg)  
A white-phase Southern Giant Petrel.  Photograph by Steve Yaxley

 Taken from [http://www.unep-aewa.org/news/news_elements/2012/animal_migration.htm](http://www.unep-aewa.org/news/news_elements/2012/animal_migration.htm).

 *John Cooper, ACAP Information Officer, 3 January 2013*